Unlock Canadian Government-Supported Physiotherapy: Navigating Subsidized Services for Therapists and Patients
Discover the support you need! The government is proud to offer a range of programs providing subsidized access to physiotherapy services for patients. Whether you're a dedicated physiotherapist or an individual seeking care, these initiatives are designed to enhance accessibility. Learn more about the available programs and how to access subsidized physiotherapy services.
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Cardiac Rehab
Wellness Institute - 1075 Leila Avenue
Cardiac Patients
Adults with a diagnosed cardiac condition (MI, CAD, CABG, valve surgery, CHF, transplant, PAD)
- Refereral required by hospital physician or primary care physician
- No waiting list but it has specific intake dates (every 1-2 weeks)
- Service cost: Fee with Subsidy Option. $270+GST (subsidy available if insurance exhausted and finances are a concern)

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Clinic
Deer Lodge Centre - 2109 Portage Ave
Short-Term Care Needs
Those in need of assessment &/or short-term intervention. Community transition e.g.) recent discharge from inpatient Geri rehab or acute care who require targeted follow up. Prioritize those at risk of hospitalization or decompensation in community. 65+ in day hospital located in Winnipeg West.
- Referral required
- Service wait time: 2 weeks
- Service costs: No fee

Day Hospital
Seven Oaks Hospital - 2300 McPhillips Street
Elderly Multidisciplinary Care
Adults age 65 and older, who have multidisciplinary needs
- Referral: self referral accepted but physician referral prefered.
- Service wait time: high priorities 2-3 weeks - lower priorities up to 2 months
- Service cost: No fee

Easy Street
Misericordia Health Centre - Unit 6 - 25 Sherbrook Street
Life Skills Rehabilitation
It provides service to adults in the WRHA region who are having difficulty with everyday living skills due to a life-impacting health change such as a brain injury, stroke or long COVID. We identify goals to increase our clients independence and perform activities like dressing, walking, banking, shopping, taking the bus and driving a power wheelchair.
- Referral required
- Service wait time: 16 weeks
- Service cost: No fee

Geriatric - Day Hospital
Robert A. Steen Day Hospital, located at Riverview Health Centre- 1 Morley Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2P4
Flexible Senior Rehabilitation
Older adults (65+). There are no diagnosis restrictions or indications, though there should be some identifiable goals that can be achieved through short-term rehabilitation. Read More Here!
- Refereral required
- The wait list varies depending on the referral volume.
- No fee / Transportation fee $15
- For more info visit https://rhc.mb.ca/patients-residents/areas-of-specialized-care/day-hospital/