North York General Hospital - Branson Division

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: For scheduled services at this site (RCC or wound care), arrive on time for your appointment. For general guidance: mornings on weekdays tend to be less congested for outpatient-style visits. Call 416-756-6000 in advance to confirm appointment availability.

Busier times: If you are seeking emergency or urgent care at this address, please note it is not available here — avoid travelling to 555 Finch Ave W for emergencies at any time. Proceed to NYGH General at 4001 Leslie St instead.

About North York General Hospital - Branson Division

The North York General Hospital Branson Division, located at 555 Finch Ave W in North York, Ontario, houses the Reactivation Care Centre (RCC), a 120-bed facility providing restorative and rehabilitative care for seniors transitioning between hospital stays and home or long-term care. This site also hosts the Judy Dan Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine & Advanced Wound Care, offering specialized wound care services to the North York community. Patients requiring emergency or acute care should proceed directly to the NYGH main campus at 4001 Leslie Street, where the Charlotte & Lewis Steinberg Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Services & Specialties

Reactivation Care Centre (RCC) — restorative and rehabilitative care for seniors, Judy Dan Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine & Advanced Wound Care, Interprofessional care teams: nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, Nurse practitioner services, Physician services for transitional care patients.

Amenities

• On-site parking with Pay-and-Display meters
• Accessible building entrance (Entrance #2 for Judy Dan Centre)
• Contact 416-756-6000 to confirm additional on-site amenities before your visit

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Tips Before You Go

• This address (555 Finch Ave W) does not have an emergency department — for any emergency, go immediately to NYGH's main campus at 4001 Leslie Street, North York.
• The Judy Dan Centre for Hyperbaric Medicine & Advanced Wound Care is located at Entrance #2 of this building — confirm your specific entrance before your appointment.
• Parking is Pay-and-Display; bring a credit or debit card as many modern meters do not accept cash.
• TTC riders should take the Finch West bus (Route 36) from Finch Station — the stop is right in front of the building, making transit a convenient option.
• Call ahead to 416-756-6000 to confirm the services, hours, and amenities available for your specific visit at the Finch site.

What to Bring

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing physicians
• Any relevant referral letters or specialist correspondence
• Private health insurance information if applicable
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for rehabilitation or wound care appointments
• Contact information for your family physician or specialist
• A support person or caregiver if needed for mobility or communication assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Actual wait times may vary.

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