Claresholm General Hospital

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

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About Claresholm General Hospital

Claresholm General Hospital is a 16-bed rural acute care facility located at 221 43 Ave W in Claresholm, Alberta, operated by Alberta Health Services within the Calgary Zone. The 24-hour emergency department is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, with patients assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). This ER serves residents of Claresholm and the surrounding south-central Alberta region for urgent and emergent medical needs, with transfer pathways to larger centres such as Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge for complex or specialized care.

Services & Specialties

24-Hour Emergency Care General Medicine – Inpatients Day Surgery / Short Stay Surgical Unit General Radiography (X-Ray) Laboratory Services Cardiology – Electrocardiogram (ECG) Cardiac Diagnostics – Holter Monitoring Respiratory Therapy Community Physiotherapy Diabetes Clinic Nutrition Counselling Social Work Services Inpatient Pharmacy Services Spiritual Care Services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Surface parking is available adjacent to the hospital building. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible. For specific parking details, call the hospital switchboard at 403-682-3700.

No fixed-route public transit directly serves Claresholm General Hospital. The Claresholm & District Transportation Society provides affordable, accessible transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities who need to reach medical appointments. They can be reached at 403-625-4455 and operate Monday–Thursday 8:30 am–4:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am–12:00 pm.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested mid-morning on weekdays. For non-life-threatening concerns, visiting earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can see increased patient volumes. If your condition is not an emergency, consider waiting for weekday business hours when possible.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Claresholm General Hospital have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes. The emergency department at Claresholm General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists.
What triage system does Claresholm General Hospital use?
The emergency department uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to assess and prioritize patients based on the urgency of their condition. More critical patients are seen before those with less urgent needs.
Will I be transferred to another hospital if my condition is serious?
As a 16-bed rural facility, Claresholm General Hospital stabilizes patients and, when necessary, arranges transfers to larger regional centres such as Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge for complex, specialized, or high-acuity care.
Is Claresholm General Hospital wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the entire facility is wheelchair accessible, including the emergency department entrance and patient care areas.
Are interpreter or translation services available at the Claresholm ER?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available at Claresholm General Hospital. Inform the triage nurse or registration staff of your language needs when you arrive.
What is the phone number for Claresholm General Hospital's emergency department?
You can reach the hospital switchboard at 403-682-3700. The direct emergency line is 403-682-3761. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 first.

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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