Casey House Hospice

Toronto, ON · 24/7 Inpatient Care (Referral Only — No Public Emergency Department)

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients in Toronto requiring a general emergency department can access several full-service hospitals nearby, including those along University Avenue and in the downtown core.

University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital

Toronto · 1 km away

3h 19m

University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto · 3 km away

1h 50m

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Toronto · 6 km away

8h 9m

About Casey House Hospice

Casey House is a specialty hospital in Toronto, Ontario dedicated exclusively to the care of people living with and at risk of HIV/AIDS — the first facility of its kind in Canada and the world. Located at 119 Isabella Street in downtown Toronto, it provides 24-hour sub-acute inpatient care, a robust Day Health Program serving 200 registered clients, and hospital-based supervised consumption services. Admission is by referral only; Casey House does not operate a public emergency department and is not a walk-in facility.

Services & Specialties

24-hour sub-acute inpatient care (14 private rooms) HIV/AIDS Day Health Program (200 registered clients) Palliative and end-of-life care Mental health and addictions support Respite care Hospital-based supervised consumption services (SCS) Infection and illness stabilization Clinical pharmacy services Social work and mental health therapy Art therapy Interprofessional team-based care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Casey House has dedicated on-site parking including spaces for motorized wheelchairs and an accessibility loading zone directly outside the main entrance on Isabella Street. For current parking availability and costs, contact Casey House directly at 416-962-7600.

Casey House is located at the southeast corner of Jarvis Street and Isabella Street in downtown Toronto (119 Isabella Street). It is a short walk from both Yonge-Bloor and Sherbourne TTC subway stations, just two blocks south of Bloor Street. Travelling north on Sherbourne Street by bus, exit at Isabella Street and walk two blocks west.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

Casey House operates on a referral-based model and does not have a public walk-in emergency department, so traditional peak-hour guidance does not apply. Inpatient and outpatient care is coordinated through referrals — contact your care provider to begin the process at any time.

🔴 Busier times

As a referral-only specialty hospital without a public emergency department, there are no peak walk-in hours to avoid. If you have an urgent or life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to your nearest hospital emergency department rather than Casey House.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Casey House have a public emergency department?
No. Casey House is a specialty HIV hospital and does not operate a public emergency department. It does not accept walk-in patients or self-referrals. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital ER.
How do I get admitted to Casey House?
All admissions to Casey House are by referral only. A physician, nurse practitioner, social worker, or community health provider must refer you. Contact your primary care provider or a community health centre to begin the referral process. You can also call Casey House at 416-962-7600 for guidance.
What kinds of patients does Casey House serve?
Casey House serves adults living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS who require sub-acute inpatient care, palliative support, mental health and addictions stabilization, respite, or access to its Day Health Program. Care is holistic, culturally sensitive, and client-centred.
Where is Casey House located and how do I get there by TTC?
Casey House is located at 119 Isabella Street, at the corner of Jarvis and Isabella in downtown Toronto. It is a short walk from Yonge-Bloor subway station (two blocks south of Bloor) and Sherbourne station. By bus, take Sherbourne Street northbound and exit at Isabella Street, then walk two blocks west.
Does Casey House offer supervised consumption services?
Yes. Casey House operates a hospital-based supervised consumption service (SCS) available to both inpatient and outpatient clients. This is part of Casey House's comprehensive, harm-reduction-centred approach to HIV care.
Is Casey House the same as a hospice?
Casey House was originally founded in 1988 as the world's first hospice for people with HIV/AIDS. It has since been redesignated as a hospital under the Ontario Hospital Act and redeveloped into a 58,000-square-foot health care centre, expanding its services well beyond palliative care to include sub-acute, outpatient, mental health, and addictions programming.

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Ontario health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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