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Program:	Atikokan - Dorothy St - Extended Care Wing
Organizations:	Atikokan General Hospital
Phone Numbers:	807-597-4215
Fax:	807-597-4305
Website:	aghospital.on.ca/services/programs-and-services/
Address:	PO Box 2490 Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0
Street Address:	120 Dorothy St Atikokan
Location:	Located on Dorothy St just off Hwy 622 Directly behind the OPP Station
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Extended Care: Daily 24 hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts:	Alan Poelman - Manager, Long Term Care poelmana@aghospital.on.ca Jennifer Learning - Chief Executive Officer and Administrator 807-597-4215 ext 284 * learningj@aghospital.on.ca
Service Description:	26-bed long term care facility offering a variety of programs, services and amenities Coordinates and delivers the following programs to residents: Community special events Facility tours Guest speakers Immunizations for influenza and pneumonia Memorial services Pet visitation and therapy Volunteer appreciation events Voting day polling station Provides residents with the following services: 24-hour nursing care and supervision 24-hour on call physician Foot care Hairdressing and barber services Laundry services Meals and snacks Medical devices and equipment Medication administration Palliative care (end-of-life care) Physician visit Postal service Social work services and family services coordinator Spiritual programs and pastoral care Supplies and equipment for personal hygiene and grooming Various recreational programs and social events Provides the following amenities: Air-conditioning Common dining room Common television room Private and semi-private rooms with 2-piece washroom (toilet and sink) Shared shower and bathing room Secure building units Secure units Sunroom
Fees:	Rates set by the Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care * subsidies for basic rates may be available for eligible applicants * some programs/services may require additional fees
Application:	Apply through Ontario Health atHome - North West Area by calling 807-229-8627
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals 18 years of age and older Must have a valid Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) card Must have health care needs that cannot be met with any combination of caregiving, care in your home or care in your community and Must have health care needs that can be met in a long term care home
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Rainy River District
This information was last completely updated on: 7-18-2025
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