Spectrum Health Care Acquires Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR) from Lifemark Health Group

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Spectrum Health Care, a leader and an innovator in home health care, is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of Community Advantage Rehabilitation (CAR), the largest provider of rehabilitation services in Durham Region, from Lifemark Health Group. This strategic acquisition adds an interdisciplinary team of close to 100 Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Dieticians to Spectrum’s growing Allied Health practice and extends the company’s operations into a key region in Ontario.

Established in 1997 and acquired by Lifemark in 2015, CAR is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) signaling the company’s commitment to high quality service.

We are very pleased to welcome the CAR team to the Spectrum family,” said Sandra Ketchen, President and CEO, Spectrum Health Care. “Therapies are a critical part of our Total Care Model, and this acquisition will further enable Spectrum to provide holistic, patient-centred care in the home”.

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About Spectrum Health Care
With over 45 years of experience, Spectrum Health Care is a leading provider of innovative home health care, senior companionship services and specialized services in Ontario and Quebec. We are committed to providing our patients with seamless service through our Total Care model, a unique holistic approach to health care which supports independence, quality of life and wellness through all stages of life. We strongly believe that our patients deserve the highest quality of health care services. We are committed to achieving this goal through reliable service delivery that adheres to our mission – to re-imagine home care for clients and families to provide products and services they need, whenever care is required, delivered by the most qualified and compassionate staff. Spectrum is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies by Deloitte.