The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital (GRH) is the largest free-standing, comprehensive rehabilitation hospital in Canada.
We help patients of all ages who need specialized rehabilitation to live life to the fullest. For those referred to the Glenrose, staying in the hospital is just one part of your recovery process.
Our team will work with you and your family to set rehabilitation goals, and we will support you in reaching them together.
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The Glenrose care team will work with you on improving your safety and independence, which usually takes between three and six weeks. They will start preparing you to return home during your first week of your stay. Most people go home with some ongoing care needs. If you need it, your care team will help set up homecare services or outpatient therapy.
The cost of rehabilitative care for Albertans referred to the Glenrose is covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. Your care team may suggest equipment or devices that may help in your rehab journey. Your care team will help review all equipment and help decide if these items are covered by insurance or any other benefits.
Bring only essential items such as sleepwear, toiletries and comfortable clothes for your stay. Indoor shoes with low heels, rubber soles, and good traction are best to provide support and prevent slips. It will also be easier to do physical therapy in comfortable clothing, like sweatpants or yoga pants and a T-shirt rather than a hospital gown. Feel free to bring items that will make you feel more at home such as books, music, photos, and cards.
We urge you to leave your valuables at home and bring only enough money for items such as magazines or snacks. Any medication you need to take while at the hospital will be ordered for you by your doctor. Please don’t bring medicine from home unless your doctor asks you to.
Any medication you need to take while at the hospital will be ordered for you by your doctor. Please don’t bring medicine from home unless your doctor asks you to. Ensure that a staff member checks your ID bracelet before giving you any medications.
When you arrive at the GRH, a team will be assigned to help with your rehabilitation. Your care team may include doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, recreation therapists, audiologists and others. All Glenrose staff wear a photo identification badge while on duty. If you are not sure who someone is or what their role is, ask. Your Care Team may be comprised of physicians and healthcare professionals and may include nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, psychologists, pharmacists, social workers, recreation therapists, audiologists and others.
It is important for the care team to know what is important for you to do when you get home. Before meeting with your Glenrose care team, start thinking about what you need to do to return home and what activities are most meaningful to you. This will help the care team adjust your therapy plan to fit your individual needs.
You have a right to understand what your rehabilitation involves, so if you have any questions about your care, feel free to ask one of the team members involved. If you require other assistance, including interpretation or translation, tell the staff members on your unit and they will try to assist you. You may also wish to have a family member or friend speak for you if you are not able.
We are committed to preserving individual dignity and to being respectful of patients and their families. Any information provided to your team will be respected and handled confidentially and will not be disclosed or discussed with anyone other than those authorized to receive such information, unless disclosure is required by law.
You, your family and caregivers will be active partners with your team. A family/caregiver conference may be scheduled to share information, discuss your progress, set treatment goals and plan for your discharge once your rehabilitation at the Glenrose is complete.
When you wake up and have breakfast, make sure to check your individual schedule, as therapy sessions are planned throughout the day. There will be a whiteboard in your room beside your bed, which will include important information. It will show the names of your nurses, therapists, and doctors. It will also include appointments, tests and your expected discharge date. Patients and family members are encouraged to use the whiteboard to share important information with staff.
Your family member or caregiver can attend some of your therapy sessions with you, if you like. Before and after lunch, there will be scheduled therapy sessions and there will also be time to read, nap, listen to music or watch TV. After dinner, you can spend time with visitors or other patients. Evening activities may also be available. You can find information by checking the recreation calendars or leisure guides on the unit bulletin boards or by calling Recreation Therapy at 780-735-7985. Staff try to keep nighttime interruptions to a minimum, so you can be well-rested for the next day’s activities.
Washers and dryers are available for your use at no charge on the 3rd and 4th floors in the GlenWest building. Please bring your own detergent and fabric softener.
Personal mail is delivered to patient rooms daily. Outgoing mail can be dropped off at the Canada Post mailbox located between the two sets of doors at the main entrance.
At the Glenrose, we believe your journey can help shape the future of care. That’s why we offer opportunities for patients to take part in research studies and clinical trials that aim to improve treatments and outcomes—not only for you, but for others as well. During your stay, you may be invited to participate in a study related to your care or condition. Participation can be simple—like answering a few questions, exploring a new therapy, or sharing insights about your recovery experience. If you are interested in finding out more, contact: grhresearch@ahs.ca
