Runnymede Healthcare Centre

Toronto

Runnymede Healthcare Centre originally opened in 1908 as Strathcona Public School, and the building was converted to a chronic care hospital in 1945, by the City of Toronto.

The existing facility is currently a 95 bed hospital serving long term chronic care to patients struggling with severe health challenges brought on by illnesses such as Huntington disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, ALS and severe strokes. A pioneer of new treatments and services, Runnymede leads the way in helping its patients maximize their abilities and achieve a higher level of self-sufficiency, quality of life and dignity.

The new facility will be a state-of-the art, 200 bed hospital and will facilitate the specialized level of long term chronic care that Runnymede’s patients require. Clinical and medical services will be enhanced to include a full range of therapeutic services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, communication and swallowing therapy, respiratory therapy, audiology, customized dietary programs, activation and recreation activities, social services and around the clock professional nursing and medical care.