Restorative Care

Restorative Care Program - Corner Brook Long Term Care Home

Restorative care focuses on enabling individuals to regain and retain their independence following the debilitating effects of an illness and/or injury that required hospitalization.

A 14 bed restorative care unit is available at Corner Brook Long Term Care Home and offers individuals the opportunity to improve and go home after an illness or surgery in a positive environment.

Restorative Care Program Brochure (PDF)

Restorative Care Program Handbook (PDF)

Objectives:

To discharge individuals back to their previous living arrangement at an optimal level of functioning
To reduce use of acute care beds for alternate level of care therefore improving access to appropriate acute care beds and reducing overflow

Eligibility:

Individuals aged 70 and older with a length of stay in acute care at WMRH of greater than 10 days whose recovery requires a longer period of time.
Individuals must be medically stable, and be able to tolerate 30 minutes of moderate to low intensity therapy 5 days per week within a therapeutic setting that includes nursing rehabilitation, a community dining room, and opportunities for socialization
Individuals must have a sitting tolerance of minimum of 1 to 2 hours, 2-3 times/day

Cost:

There is no cost for board and lodging. There may be costs associated with attendance at outside functions.

Consideration for Restorative Care:

All individuals who meet eligibility criteria will be reviewed for suitability and their readiness for transfer to restorative care as a component of discharge planning from acute care, Western Memorial Regional Hospital.

Further information on the restorative care unit is available by contacting:

Clinical Manager,Corner Brook Long Term Care Home
40 University Drive
Corner Brook, A2H 5G4
(709) 637-3999, extension 3505

Occupational Therapist, Restorative Care Unit
Corner Brook Long Term Care Home
40 University Drive
Corner Brook, A2H 5G4
(709) 637-3999, extension 3524