Service Information
Service Area: City of Peterborough
Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith
Peterborough
Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith
Peterborough
Township of Asphodel-Norwood
Township of Cavan-Monaghan
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Township of North Kawartha
Township of Cavan-Monaghan
Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Township of North Kawartha
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Inquiry Phone: 1 (705) 875-5588
Available 9:00am - 4:00pm, Mon - Fri
Website: Visit Us
Inquiry Email: Email Us
Access to Primary Care - PSW Accompaniment & Transportation to Medical Appointments
Community Care Peterborough
Category:
Personal Support Services
Target Population: Frail Elderly, Physically Disabled, Seniors
Service Details
Description:
Personal Support Workers (PSWs) provide transportation and accompaniment for people who require support to attend primary care and other medical appointments. This service is intended for those whose needs cannot be met by a Volunteer Driver or Specialized Transportation alone due to mobility or cognitive limitations or lack of caregiver support. The service may include:
Transportation in the PSW's vehicle
Transportation in an accessible vehicle
Assistance getting ready for the appointment
Reminders to bring Health Card, etc.
Physical support to exit/enter home, clinic, etc.
Personal care
Note taking during appointment
Languages:
English
Cost to Client:
$25 per appointment (effective April 1, 2025) plus any parking costs
Eligibility Criteria
Other Criteria:
Minimum Age:
18 yrs
Criteria:
Older adults (60+) and adults with physical challenges who require support beyond what is offered by a volunteer driver in order to attend medical appointments.
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Referral Contact Information
Referral Fax:
1 (705) 745-6011
Other Services Offered by Community Care Peterborough
Community Care Peterborough provides 41 services in 17 categories
Assistive Equipment5 services
Assistive Equipment
5 services
1937 Lakehurst Rd Trent Lakes, ON K0L
If this office does not have the item you need, we can check with other offices.
549 Ennis Rd Selwyn, ON K0L 1T0
If this office does not have the item you need, we can check with other offices.
17 Smith Drive, Havelock, ON K0L 1Z0
If this office does not have the item you need, we can check with other offices.
40 Rabbit St Selwyn, ON K0L 2H0
If this office does not have the item you need, we can check with other offices.
27 King St E Cavan-Monaghan, ON L0A
If this office does not have the item you need, we can check with other offices.
Care Coordination2 services
Care Coordination
2 services
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Douro-Dummer, Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha, Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Douro-Dummer, Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha, Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield
Foot Care Clinic1 service
Foot Care Clinic
1 service
185 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, ON
Friendly Visiting1 service
Friendly Visiting
1 service
City of Peterborough, Lhin 9 - Central East, Ontario Health - East
Group Dining6 services
Group Dining
6 services
Buckhorn Community Centre 1782 Lakehurst Rd Trent Lakes, ON K0L 1J0
Held at various locations and dates
Home Maintenance & Repair1 service
Home Maintenance & Repair
1 service
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Douro-Dummer, Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha, Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield
Hospital Transition to Home Support2 services
Hospital Transition to Home Support
2 services
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
This service is for hospital inpatients only.
Housekeeping1 service
Housekeeping
1 service
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
In many services areas there is a waitlist for this service
Meals on Wheels4 services
Meals on Wheels
4 services
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Douro-Dummer, Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha, Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Township of Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield
City of Peterborough
Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
Township of Douro-Dummer
Personal Emergency Response1 service
Personal Emergency Response
1 service
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
Rides & Transportation4 services
Rides & Transportation
4 services
City of Peterborough
County of Peterborough - North
County of Peterborough - South
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Douro-Dummer, Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
Seniors Gentle Exercise (Virtual)1 service
Seniors Gentle Exercise (Virtual)
1 service
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class8 services
Seniors Gentle Exercise Class
8 services
340 McFadden Rd North Kawartha, ON K0L
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
1782 Lakehurst Rd Trent Lakes, ON K0L 1J0
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
549 Ennis Rd Selwyn, ON K0L 1T0
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
8 Ottawa St E Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, ON K0L
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
10 Nicholls St Selwyn, ON K0L
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
16 Centre St Cavan-Monaghan, ON L0A
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
27 King St Asphodel-Norwood, ON K0L
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
185 Hunter St E, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Schedule & location varies based on programs offered.
Shopping Assistance1 service
Shopping Assistance
1 service
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
Social Activity1 service
Social Activity
1 service
185 Hunter St E
Events vary by community. Contact us about events and activities in your area.
Supplies Delivery1 service
Supplies Delivery
1 service
City of Peterborough, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Peterborough, Township of Asphodel-Norwood, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Township of North Kawartha
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks1 service
Telephone Reassurance & Safety Checks
1 service
Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey, Lakefield - Ennismore-Smith, Township of Cavan-Monaghan, Ci