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INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE DE GÉRIATRIE DE MONTRÉAL

4565 Chemin Queen-Mary, Montréal, QC (514) 340-2800

Current ER wait

1h 46m

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12-Hour Forecast

1h46
7am
1h42
8am
1h33
9am
1h29
10am
1h19
11am
1h3
12pm
1h3
1pm
0h59
2pm
0h42
3pm
0h42
4pm
0h55
5pm
1h11
6pm

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Fridays 12pm avg ~1h 25m
Longest wait Tuesdays 2am avg ~5h 29m

Nearby Alternatives

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CENTRE HOSPITALIER UNIVERSITAIRE SAINTE-JUSTINE

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CHU SAINTE-JUSTINE

Montréal · 1 km away

4h 26m

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About INSTITUT UNIVERSITAIRE DE GÉRIATRIE DE MONTRÉAL

The Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal (IUGM), located at 4565 Chemin Queen-Mary in Montréal, QC, is a university-affiliated specialized care centre dedicated entirely to elderly patients. It provides geriatric rehabilitation, long-term care, dementia care, and ambulatory services — including one of the world's only dedicated geriatric pain management clinics. This facility does not operate a public emergency department; all services are by referral only, and individuals requiring emergency care should proceed to a general hospital in the Montréal area.

Services & Specialties

Short-term geriatric care and intensive functional rehabilitation, In-patient geriatric assessment and recovery program, Long-term care (CHSLD) residential services, Alzheimer's and dementia specialized care, Chronic pain management clinic (geriatric, one of few worldwide), Dysphagia (swallowing disorder) care and management, Urinary incontinence assessment and treatment, Radiology services: radiography, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound, Family medicine and vaccination (clients aged 65 and over only), Day centre with therapeutic and health promotion activities, Mobile centre and specialized outpatient clinics, Geriatric and gerontological research (CRIUGM — largest in French-speaking world), Centre d'excellence en santé cognitive (CESCO), Centre d'expertise sur la santé des personnes âgées et des aidants (CESPA).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the IUGM have a public emergency department I can walk into?
No. The Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal does not operate a public emergency department. It is a specialized geriatric care centre where all services are accessed by referral only. If you require emergency care, please go to a general hospital emergency department in Montréal, such as the Jewish General Hospital or Hôpital Notre-Dame.
How do I get a referral to the IUGM for myself or a family member?
Referrals to the IUGM are made through your family physician or through the intake team at the CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal. Your doctor can assess whether IUGM programs — such as geriatric rehabilitation, the day centre, or specialized clinics — are appropriate for your situation and submit the required referral.
What types of patients does the IUGM specialize in treating?
The IUGM specializes exclusively in the care of elderly patients, particularly those with complex aging-related needs. This includes seniors requiring functional rehabilitation, long-term residential care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, management of chronic pain, dysphagia, or urinary incontinence, and those who need support to maintain independence at home through the day centre program.
Is the IUGM's pain management clinic open to the general public?
The IUGM's geriatric chronic pain management clinic — recognized as one of the only such specialized clinics in the world — serves patients within the IUGM's programs and clientele aged 65 and over. Access is by referral through a physician. It is not a walk-in clinic open to the general public.
What are the visiting hours and how do I find the right pavilion?
The IUGM operates 24/7 across two sites: the Côte-des-Neiges pavilion and the Alfred-DesRochers pavilion, both part of its 452-bed capacity. Administrative offices are open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visitors are strongly encouraged to call 514-340-2800 ahead of their visit to confirm pavilion location, current visiting policies, and any other logistical details.
How is the IUGM connected to Université de Montréal and research?
The IUGM is formally affiliated with Université de Montréal and holds the status of university institute granted by the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services. It houses the CRIUGM (Centre de recherche), which is the largest aging research centre in the French-speaking world, as well as CESPA (expertise on seniors and caregivers) and CESCO (Centre d'excellence en santé cognitive), making it a leading hub for geriatric innovation in Quebec and internationally.

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