Bassano Health Centre

Bassano, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Bassano

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About Bassano Health Centre

Bassano Health Centre is a 24/7 rural acute and continuing care facility operated by Alberta Health Services, serving residents of Bassano and the County of Newell. The emergency department stabilizes patients of all ages using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), with on-site X-ray, laboratory services, and a team of physicians, RNs, LPNs, and respiratory therapists. Patients requiring advanced specialty care such as cardiac intervention, trauma surgery, or stroke treatment are stabilized and transferred to Brooks Health Centre or a larger regional facility.

Services & Specialties

24-Hour Emergency Department Stabilization and Transfer for High-Acuity Cases General Radiography (X-Ray) Laboratory Services Sub-Acute Medicine Ambulatory Care Primary Care Clinic Services Home Care Services Adult Outpatient & Community Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy (Adult Community & Outpatients) Speech Language Pathology (Adults and Children) Audiology and Children's Allied Health Services Therapeutic Recreation (Community & Outpatient) Type A Continuing Care Services Patient Food Services Community Health Programs

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free surface parking is available on-site for visitors and patients, as is standard at rural Alberta Health Services facilities. Wheelchair-accessible entry is available. No parkade structures are present at this location.

Bassano is a rural community with no formal public transit system. The health centre is primarily vehicle-accessible. Patients are advised to arrange personal or private transportation in advance.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less busy on weekday mornings and early afternoons. If your condition is non-urgent, these times may offer shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait data is available for this facility. Like most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, consider visiting your family doctor or an urgent care clinic if one is accessible.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bassano Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at Bassano Health Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Does Bassano Health Centre have CT scan or MRI on-site?
No. Bassano Health Centre has general X-ray and laboratory services on-site, but CT, MRI, and ultrasound are not available at this facility. Patients requiring these diagnostics are transferred to a larger centre such as Brooks Health Centre.
Who operates Bassano Health Centre?
Bassano Health Centre is operated by Alberta Health Services and serves residents of Bassano and the surrounding County of Newell. Charitable support is provided by the Bassano and District Health Foundation.
What happens if I need specialty care like cardiac or trauma treatment?
The Bassano Health Centre ED will stabilize you and arrange transfer to an appropriate higher-level facility, such as Brooks Health Centre or a Calgary-area hospital, where specialty services are available.
Is parking free at Bassano Health Centre?
Yes. Free surface parking is available on-site. This is standard practice at rural Alberta Health Services facilities. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance are also available.
Are interpreter services available at the Bassano Health Centre emergency department?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available at Bassano Health Centre to support patients who require assistance communicating in a language other than English.

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Alberta health data using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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