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St Joseph's Health Centre - Overnight Stay Respite Program

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c/o Outreach Services
100 Westmount Rd
Guelph, ON
N1H 5H8
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519-824-6000 ext 4415
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Fax: 519-767-3437
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Application

Call for eligibility inquiries and consultation * referrals through Ontario Health atHome Waterloo-Wellington, family members, friends, neighbours, health and social service agencies, or medical practitioners

Eligibility / Target Population

Eligibility criteria determined by Ontario Health atHome Waterloo-Wellington
Eligibility includes: medically stable * able to tolerate 14 days of isolation * willingness to consent and complete COVID 19 surveillance, testing upon admission to the program and as required/ directed by the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health * must be smoke-free and substance-free * up to 1 person may provide physical assistance for activities of daily living

Fees

$44.38 per night

Languages

English

Area Served

Guelph and area

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Short-term caregiver relief program to support older adults who live in their own home but require temporary accommodation due to frailty, depression, social isolation and / or dementia. Services include:
  • 24-hour supervision and monitoring (RPN staff available)
  • assessment and individual program planning
  • supervised therapeutic social and recreational activities
  • care coordination
  • education and counselling
  • community liaison and advocacy
  • adult day program
  • supper club
Last Updated: Sep 2, 2025: Suggest an edit