HÔPITAL DE JOUR GÉRIATRIQUE

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a referral-based outpatient day program, appointment times are scheduled in advance through the centralized access point. There are no walk-in hours. Contact your referring physician or care coordinator to arrange an assessment.

Busier times: This is not an emergency or walk-in facility, so traditional busy-period guidance does not apply. If you have an urgent medical need, avoid coming here and go directly to Hôpital de Gatineau or Hôpital de Hull, both of which are busiest on weekday mornings and weekend evenings.

About HÔPITAL DE JOUR GÉRIATRIQUE

The Hôpital de Jour Gériatrique at 455 Montée Paiement in Gatineau, QC is a specialized outpatient day facility dedicated to serving seniors in the Outaouais region under the CISSS de l'Outaouais network. This referral-based program provides interdisciplinary geriatric care — including rehabilitation, fall prevention, and diagnostic evaluation — to help older adults maintain their independence and avoid unnecessary hospitalization. It is not an emergency department; seniors experiencing a medical emergency should proceed directly to Hôpital de Gatineau or Hôpital de Hull.

Services & Specialties

Geriatric assessment and diagnostic evaluation, Rehabilitation for seniors, Fall prevention program, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy (ergothérapie), Nursing care, Chronic pain management (osteoarthritis-related), Loss of autonomy and deconditioning support, Arthritis and osteoarthritis care, Interdisciplinary team-based senior care.

Amenities

• Familiprix pharmacy on-site (Suite 180) — bilingual service in French and English
• Crutch and cane rentals available at the pharmacy
• Blood pressure monitoring at the pharmacy
• Free prescription delivery offered by on-site pharmacy
• Wheelchair-accessible pharmacy
• Free on-site parking

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Tips Before You Go

• This facility is referral-only — access is through the centralized seniors' autonomy support access point (Guichet d'accès centralisé du soutien à l'autonomie des personnes âgées). You cannot walk in without a referral.
• If you or a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, do not come to this location — go directly to Hôpital de Gatineau (909 boul. de la Vérandrye Ouest) or Hôpital de Hull (116 boul. Lionel-Émond).
• Services are available in both French and English, making this facility accessible to Gatineau's bilingual senior population.
• Plan for multi-hour visits — patients typically attend sessions of approximately five hours, often twice per week, so arrange transportation and meals accordingly.
• The on-site Familiprix pharmacy (Suite 180) offers mobility aid rentals such as crutches and canes, which can be convenient for patients in the rehabilitation program.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• Complete list of current medications and dosages
• Referral documentation from your physician or care coordinator
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• Comfortable clothing suitable for physiotherapy or occupational therapy exercises
• Any mobility aids you currently use (cane, walker, etc.)
• A list of questions or concerns to discuss with the interdisciplinary team

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 Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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