Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC), operated by the Salvation Army, is a specialized hospital in downtown Toronto. It focuses on rehabilitation, palliative care, and complex continuing care, providing services for patients with long-term, life-limiting, or complex health needs. As a faith-based, not-for-profit institution, it combines medical expertise with compassionate care.

Clinical Services

TGHC offers three main areas of care. The Rehabilitation Program supports patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury, with an emphasis on regaining mobility and independence. The Palliative Care Program provides comfort, pain management, and psychosocial support for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. The Complex Continuing Care Program serves individuals with chronic conditions requiring long-term hospitalization and multidisciplinary treatment.

Community Health and Outreach

Beyond inpatient services, TGHC also provides community-based programs such as out-patient clinics, respiratory care, and transitional care initiatives. Its focus on holistic treatment ensures that both patients and families receive support during challenging medical journeys.

Facilities

The hospital provides modern therapy gyms, private and shared rooms, and spaces for family visits. Care teams include physicians, nurses, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and spiritual care providers, ensuring comprehensive support for diverse patient needs.

Patient-Centred Care

As part of the Salvation Army’s healthcare mission, TGHC emphasizes dignity, compassion, and respect. It integrates medical treatment with spiritual and emotional support, reflecting its values as a faith-based organization.

Education and Research

The centre partners with academic institutions for training and clinical placements in nursing, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Research initiatives include quality improvement and patient-centred innovations in chronic disease and end-of-life care.

Community Role

Toronto Grace serves patients across the Greater Toronto Area, providing specialized care not widely available in general hospitals. Its programs fill a vital role in Ontario’s healthcare system, ensuring vulnerable populations receive continuous and compassionate support.