New care pathway added as Halton@Home program sees record-setting growth
March 11, 2026 (Halton Region, ON) - Halton Healthcare is proud to announce the continued growth and impact of its Halton@Home Program, an in-home care initiative designed to support patients leaving the hospital with follow-up care in the comfort of their own homes. Launched in March 2024, the program has already supported more than 1000 patients, helping them recover safely, regain independence, and avoid hospital readmissions. Between December 2025 and February 2026 alone, Halton@Home supported a record 286 patients on their journey to recovery.
Halton@Home provides short-term, patient-centered transitional care for individuals discharged from Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Milton District Hospital, and Georgetown Hospital who are medically stable but would benefit from continued support at home. Care is tailored to each patient’s goals, needs, and home environment, with timely assessment, treatment, and follow-up delivered directly in the community to support recovery, dignity, and independence as patients adjust to life at home. The program delivers care through four high-impact pathways:
ED to Home Care Pathway: Provides same-day, clinically supported care at home as a safe alternative to hospital admission.
8- and 16-week restorative pathways: Provides short-term care at home after leaving the hospital. The goal is to help patients recover, stay stable, and regain their strength and daily abilities.
Respiratory Pathway (NEW Launched in January): Supports patients with mild to moderate breathing problems who may need oxygen for a short time. It includes respiratory therapy, nursing care, monitoring tools, and 24/7 clinical support if a patient’s condition worsens. Previously, many respiratory patients would need to remain in hospital while their oxygen levels stabilized. With this pathway, eligible patients can now continue their recovery at home with close clinical monitoring.
Across all pathways, care is delivered by an integrated team that may include nurses, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and personal support services, working closely with patients, caregivers, and primary care providers.
“The quality of care has been excellent, and all the staff have been great and so helpful. [The] program has been a huge help. I’m nearly 80 myself and this program helps in areas I need the most, which is showering my mom and looking after her wellness,” said a family member of a patient in the program.
By offering safe, effective care at home, Halton@Home also helps ease pressures across the health system. The program supports timely discharge, helps prevent avoidable emergency visits and readmissions, and reduces the number of patients who remain in hospital beds waiting for appropriate community-based care. Together, its pathways are contributing to improved patient flow and a smoother care experience across Halton Healthcare.
“Our Halton@Home team has worked tirelessly to ensure that patients are supported during one of the most vulnerable times in their care journey – right after leaving hospital,” said Elma Hrapovich, Clinical Program Director, Community Integration & Primary Health Care. “By delivering short-term, goal-oriented care at home, we’re not only improving patient experience but also better aligning hospital and community resources.”
Halton@Home demonstrates Halton Healthcare’s vision for care that meets patients where they are, combining clinical expertise with compassion. Supported by the Ontario government, the Halton@Home program reflects a collaborative approach, working alongside community and health care partners to deliver coordinated care closer to home. By bridging hospital and home, the program sets a new standard for how communities can support recovery, independence, and overall well-being.
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