Service Information
Drivers Assessment Program
St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph
Category: Driving Assessment
Service Details
Description:

An Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) approved Functional Assessment Centre that supports individuals whose driving ability may be affected by physical, cognitive, or age-related changes. The program provides comprehensive in-office and on-road assessments to determine whether clients demonstrate functional driving skills, require driving rehabilitation, or should retire from driving. The program also offers evaluation and training for adaptive driving equipment. Services are delivered by an Occupational Therapist and Rehabilitation Driving Instructors using evidence-based practices. Information is provided regarding the MTO medical review process in the context of the MTO correspondence the individual has received to help guide their next steps.


Therapy Services: Occupational Therapy
Languages: English
Special Accommodation:
Other notes: Our goal is to accommodate all physical and cognitive disabilities. Some accommodations may need to be requested by the client in advance of the assessment date. If we are unable to meet the client’s needs, we will provide contact information for other centres. Vision Waiver Assessments not offered.
Cost to Client:
Full driving assessment (in-office and on-road): $750 (no tax added) Reassessment after lessons: $450 (no tax added) Cancellation fee (if less than 24 hours notice): $75 (no tax added) Please note these fees are as of 2025 and are subject to change. Please contact SJHCG driving program directly for current fees.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria:
  • Must have a valid driver's licence (those with a suspended licence are eligible if MTO approval is given)
  • Has a physical or cognitive condition that may impact ability to drive
Documents
Information sheet describing the driving rehabilitation program.
Driving assessment referral form can be completed by physician or nurse practitioner
Other Services Offered by St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph
St. Joseph's Health Centre - Guelph provides 26 services in 11 categories

Adult Day Program
5 services

25 Wellington St. West, Guelph, ON, N1H7T9, CAN
Waitlist: Approximately 1 month with intake
100 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON, N1H 5H8, CAN
*** NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral** Waitlist Approx. 3 months
234 St.Patrick St. E Fergus Ontario
***NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral ** Waitlist 2- 3 months
25 Wellington St. W, Guelph, ON, N1H 7T9, CAN
*** NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral** Waitlist Approx. 3 months
100 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON, N1H 5H8, CAN
*** NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral** Waitlist Approx. 1 month

Behavioural Support (In-Home)
1 service

Lhin 3 - Waterloo Wellington, Region of Waterloo, Wellington County

Complex Continuing Care
1 service

100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Geriatric Medicine Clinic
1 service

100 Westmount Rd, Guelph, ON, Canada

Neurorehabilitation Clinic
1 service

100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Nursing Home
1 service

100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, ON, Canada

Overnight Stay Respite
1 service

100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, ON, Canada
*** NEW - no Caredove phone call at time of referral** Waitlist Approx. 6+ month

Physiotherapy
3 services

100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
100 Westmount Road, Guelph, ON, Canada

Pulmonary Clinic
1 service

100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Referral Required

Speech-Language Rehabilitation Clinic
1 service

100 Westmount Rd., Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Support Group
10 services

1145 Concession Road, Cambridge, ON
Space Available
507 King Street East, Cambridge, ON
Space Available
120 Barnswallow Drive, Elmira, ON
Space available
14 Boland Drive, Erin, ON
Opening Soon
234 St. Patrick Street East, Fergus ON (lower level)
100 Westmount Road, Guelph, ON
Space Available
247 Franklin Street North, Kitchener, ON
Space Available
450 Westheights Drive, Kitchener, ON
Space Available
525 Dublin Street, Mount Forest, ON
Space Available
185 King Street South, Waterloo, ON
Space Available