HÔPITAL JUIF DE RÉADAPTATION

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: As a referral-based rehabilitation facility, appointment and admission timing is coordinated by your care team. For outpatient appointments, mid-morning on weekdays is typically less congested. Contact the hospital directly to confirm your scheduled appointment time.

Busier times: Scheduling flexibility is limited since admissions and appointments are referral-based and arranged in advance. For general outpatient visits, avoid arriving during peak commuter hours (8–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.) to make parking and transit access easier.

About HÔPITAL JUIF DE RÉADAPTATION

Hôpital Juif de Réadaptation (Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital) is a bilingual, non-sectarian specialized rehabilitation facility located in Laval, Quebec, serving children, youth, adults, and seniors with physical disabilities. The hospital provides intensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs in neurology, orthopedics, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and musculoskeletal conditions. Please note this is a referral-based rehabilitation centre — patients requiring emergency medical care should proceed to a hospital with a general emergency department, such as Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé in Laval.

Services & Specialties

Intensive functional rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient), Neurological rehabilitation, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation, Amputee rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, Pain Clinic (Clinique de la douleur), Socioprofessional reintegration support, Socioresidential and community integration, Technical aids service (mobility and positioning aids), Wheelchair rental and emergency wheelchair repair, Walker and ambulator rental, Orthotic services, Driving evaluation and vehicle adaptation, Subacute care, Accommodation in non-institutional residences.

Amenities

• 4-bedded, semi-private, and private room options
• In-room entertainment and connectivity system (TV, internet, games, audio books — rental)
• Dietary service following kosher-style principles (no mixing of meat and dairy)
• Volunteer service (Service de bénévolat)
• Leisure service (Service des loisirs)
• Religious service (Service religieux)
• Fully wheelchair accessible building with elevators
• Bilingual services (French and English)

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Tips Before You Go

• This is a referral-only rehabilitation facility — you must have a physician or health professional referral before admission; walk-in intake is not available.
• If you are experiencing a medical emergency, do not come here — go directly to Hôpital de la Cité-de-la-Santé or call 911.
• The first two hours of on-site parking are free, which is helpful for outpatient appointments and family visits.
• If you have private health insurance, contact your insurer before admission to confirm whether semi-private or private room upgrades are covered.
• Services are offered in both French and English — you can communicate with staff in your preferred official language.
• STL bus routes 26, 36, 46, and 60 stop near the hospital, making it accessible without a car for outpatient visits.

What to Bring

• Valid provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Physician or specialist referral documentation
• List of all current medications and dosages
• Private insurance information (if applicable, for room upgrade coverage)
• Comfortable clothing suitable for rehabilitation exercises and therapy sessions
• Assistive devices you currently use (wheelchair, walker, orthotic devices, etc.)
• Personal identification and emergency contact information
• Payment method for parking, room upgrades, or optional rental equipment

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.