The Home-Based Care Program serves patients from the Toronto Western Family Health Team. We are an interprofessional healthcare team who work together to care for you in your home when you are no longer able to visit our clinic in person.
The Home-Based Care Program is currently unable to accept referrals for new patients.
What We Do
We provide ongoing complete care
We support you to live safely in your home
We offer home visits
We offer phone consultations
We find community resources for you
We help reduce emergency room and hospital admissions
We support you in making advance care plans for your future
Our Goals of Care
We focus on chronic disease management and social care issues. Our goals of care are:
Improve your access to primary care
Increase your independence and function
Keep you out of the emergency room
Enhance safety and your quality of life
Link you with supportive, home-care services
Our Team
You and your family are an important part of our care team. In addition, other members of our team include:
Brenda Lai, Secretary
Inthuja Kanagasabapathy, Registered Nurse
Jennifer Shin, Occupational Therapist
Dr. Benjamin Kaasa, Family Doctor
Dr. Rachel Peters, Family Doctor
Dr. Sabrina Akhtar, Family Doctor
Family Medicine Residents
Elizabete Spinasse, Home and Community Care Support Services
Julie Colegate, Home and Community Care Support Services
We value your feedback and will partner with you to provide the best care.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, we are available for:
Appointment bookings
Phone consultations
After hours (after 4:00 pm & weekends):
Current Patients
Call 416-603-5380 to book an appointment or to request a phone consultation
Important Information:
The Home-Based Care Program is NOT for emergency visits or emergency phone consults
In case of an emergency call 911 immediately
Home visits will be scheduled based on physician availability
Contact Us
Phone: 416-603-5380
Address: 440 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON M5T 2S6