Transitional Care
The Transitional Care Unit provides safe, short-stay specialized care for our patients while they heal and prepare for discharge to home or another care setting.
Our team will work closely with you to provide you with structured routines and therapy sessions to build your strength, meet your rehabilitation needs, and prepare you for discharge.
Bruyère Health has 165 transitional care beds across two locations
in Ottawa:
Patients who transfer to Bruyère Health for transitional care do so for
a short period. Once admitted, you can expect to spend an average of 60 days with us. Please note that this duration is an estimate and will vary based on your individual needs and progress.
Bruyère Health Greystone Transitional Care
Opened in 2020 as part of the regional COVID-19 response, Bruyère Health's Greystone Transitional Care welcomes patients from acute care who need specialized care before returning to the community.
This hospital is overseen by Bruyère Health and managed by
Integrated Care Solutions, a division of Bayshore HealthCare.
All admissions and visitor
policies mirror those at Bruyère Health hospital sites. For more
information, please see our visitor information page.
Admission Criteria
Referred Patients must be 65 years and older and:
- Be medically stable
- Have care needs that can met by available resources
- Be designated
- ALC to any Bruyère program
- ALC to LTC
- ALC to RH (excludes patients destined for a domiciliary hostel)
- ALC to Convalescent care
Patient less than 65 years will be considered if they are currently waitlisted for LTC.
Exclusions
- Patients with any behaviors of a physical or violent nature (including responsive behaviors)
- Patients who require 1:1 care
How do I refer?
Any registered healthcare provider can submit a referral.
Effective December 2, 2024, referrals for Complex Care should be submitted through the Ocean eReferral website.
Allied Health Professionals: please consult this document for setting up your account.
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners: please click here to get started: Get Started with Ocean - OceanMD
Questions about how to use Ocean? Click here.
For more information, contact
Clinical Admissions Coordinator
Bruyère Health Saint-Vincent Hospital
60 Cambridge Street North
Ottawa, ON K1R 7A5
Tel.: 613-562-6262, ext. 1446