Senior and Diabetic Foot Care - Universal Health Hub

What to expect in your appointment
How we prevent infection
FAQs

Removal of Corn and Callus

Removal of Corn and Callus, and treatment of thick fungal ingrown toenails.

Specialized care

To help seniors with diabetes maintain healthy, pain-free feet and prevent serious complications.

Nail clipping

Proper nail trimming techniques to avoid infections and ingrown nails.

Improve blood circulation

Moisturizing and massage techniques to improve circulation and prevent dry, cracked skin. Information on foot exercises to maintain flexibility and strength.

Treatment

Our Foot Care Nurse treats thick skin and nails, warts, blisters, Splinters, and cracked heels.

Sterilized Tools

We sterilize our tools in an autoclave machine; same machine as used by Dentists to sterilize their tools.

No Reused tools

We don't reuse same tools for multiple appointments until sterilized and packed.

How much does it cost for the appointment?

A: For foot care it would cost $95. There is a separate cost of $10 for fingernails. These prices include HST. If the appointment is at the Hospital or RCC then there is a separate $15 for the Hospital visit surcharge(inc parking cost and other admin overhead at Hospital).

How long does it take to get an appointment?

A: Once you fill out the online appointment form, we give you an appointment within one week which is 5 business days. We only do appointments on weekdays between 9 am to 5 pm.

Do I or my family have to be present for the appointment?

A: No; the Nurse visits weekly and can manage the appointment without you.

How long does the appointment take?

A: The foot care appointment takes 45 min to one hour.

How do I pay for the appointment?

A: You can pay by Interac email transfer or credit card.

When do I pay for the appointment?

A: you pay when we call you with a date and time for the appointment.

Do I get an invoice for the appointment?

A: Yes; you will receive an email with the invoice before the appointment. After the payment is made, you will get a paid receipt.

Do you do the appointments at home?

A: Yes; our nurse comes to your home for the appointment.

Which neighbourhoods do you service?

A: We service the entire Toronto and Greater Toronto Area including Peel and York regions.

What is included in the foot care appointment and Why does the appointment cost $95?

A: The service is provided by a registered nurse. The 45-minute to one-hour appointment includes cutting toenails, treating any corn or callus, thick fungal toenails, and ingrown toenails. The nurse moisturizes the feet. At the end of the appointment, there is a 5-minute massage to the feet. More information on this is available on our website or we can email you if you give me your email address.

Do you do the appointments at Reactivation Care Centre Rehab or RCC?

A: Yes we service all locations of Reactivation Care Centre Rehab and RCC.

After the certification, what's next?

Start your entrepreneurial journey

Work as a Foot Care Nurse visiting homes, retirement facilities, and long-term care centres.
By doing Foot Care Course with us, you are guaranteed a steady stream of clients, whether you work with us directly, at a retirement facility, a long-term care home, or a home care agency.
After completing our Foot care course, nurses typically charge between $75 to $80 per session, with seniors requiring follow-up appointments every 6 to 8 weeks.
Completing 50 foot care sessions each month can generate an additional $4,000 or more in income, supplementing your regular job as an RPN or RN.
Note: Our Foot Care Nurse course is a NON-vocational program; categorized as Professional development and skill programming. READ MORE HERE

Senior & Diabetic Foot Care