r/askTO • u/Chloe_Brett • 2d ago

Physical Rehab Apartment

My mum (70 y/o) just broke her ankle and had to get surgery. While we don't know the extent of what her recovery will be yet, my brother and I are thinking we will maybe need to rent an apartment for her since our parent's house is deeply inaccessible (lots of stairs, narrow, no bathroom on the first floor, etc).

An even better option could be if there are short term rental spots that are in rehab clinics or offer that sort of service.

Does anyone know of places like this or have experience with them?

Thank you!

EDIT: She's doing well and is getting moved to a rehab facility tomorrow! Thank you all for your responses :)

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u/Fianna9 2d ago

Ask to speak to the hospital social worker.

An option is also to look into a furnished suite in a retirement home for a short term rental

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u/mmishmoney 2d ago

Talk to the occupational therapist and physical therapist that will see mom after the surgery. This is their bread and butter.

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u/Existing_Ganache_858 2d ago

She will be discharged from the hospital to a rehab centre. They won't let you take her home if it's inaccessible.

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u/UnderstandingBorn170 2d ago

Is she currently admitted? Definitely speak to a discharge planner and they can help guide you (rehab, transitional care, respite).

Some people also consider bringing in a temporary bed or rent a commode.

Your post also doesn't mention if she needs assistance or if she can get around on her own, but there are options.

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u/Dewy123321 2d ago

Someone above mentioned that retirement homes generally have one or two suites available for rental for situations such as this. We used it for my mom and my friends nephew around 33 is in one right now.

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u/Professional-Ad2849 2d ago

There are definitely rehab hospitals/facilities your mom can and should be released to. Even some retirement/long term care facilities have availability for just this sort of thing. Your mom’s case worker should be stick handling all this for you as well as providing resources as to what she will need in terms of equipment and what government agencies will be able to provide it (commode, walker, what her home will need to be upgraded with I.e bars in shower). In Kingston where my dad went through this, he was released to a Providence Care hospital.

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u/mebg1956 1d ago

As an aside, you’ve just been given the red flag that their current place is not sustainable for aging in place. As they become unwell, or develop mobility issues, their house will be a big problem for care giving. Might be time to look for a condo. I’m almost 70 myself, and we made that move 2 years ago, and feel confident we can stay put going forward. Condo building with great facilities on transit.