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Program: Atikokan - Dorothy St - Extended Care Wing  
Organization: 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    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Extended Care: Daily 24 hours
Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public 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: Operates a 41-bed acute care facility and provides an array of health care services
NOTE: Do not call the Emergency Department seeking medical advice. Due to legal reasons the
emergency department staff are unable to provide advice or information over the telephone

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 / Target Population: 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 Served:
Rainy River District  
See Also: Long-Term Care Homes

This information was last completely updated on July 18, 2025

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