Coronation Hospital & Care Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general guideline for rural Alberta ERs, early morning hours on weekdays (before 9:00 AM) tend to be quieter. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling 403-578-3803 first or using Health Link 811 to determine the most appropriate care pathway.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available to identify peak periods. Generally, rural ERs may see increased activity on evenings and weekends when community clinics are closed and patients with non-urgent concerns use the ED as their primary access point. If possible, seek care during regular weekday hours for non-emergency concerns.

About Coronation Hospital & Care Centre

Coronation Hospital and Care Centre is a 24/7 rural community hospital serving Coronation and the surrounding east-central Alberta region, located at 5000 Municipal Road. The emergency department provides assessment, treatment, and stabilization for all urgency levels, with patients triaged using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to ensure the most critical cases are seen first. As a small rural facility within the Alberta Health Services network, it is best suited for general emergencies and urgent care, with complex trauma or specialized cases stabilized and transferred to larger regional centres such as Red Deer or Calgary.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute care, Cardiac monitoring, Diagnostic imaging and general radiography, Laboratory and X-ray services, Pharmacy services (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–3:45 PM), Physical and occupational therapy, Respiratory therapy, Speech language pathology, Nutrition counselling (adult and pediatric), Addiction counselling, Adult and child/youth/family mental health therapy, Short-term mental health therapy and individual psychotherapy, Seniors mental health outreach, Continuing care services, Transition and social work services, Patient stabilization and inter-facility transport coordination, Referrals to family doctors and specialists.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (breakfast, coffee break, and lunch available to staff, volunteers, and visitors)
• Pharmacy on-site (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–3:45 PM; prescription required)
• Vending machines (available at select AHS sites)
• Wheelchair-accessible emergency department entrance
• Coronation Medical Clinic located within the facility

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Tips Before You Go

• This is a small rural ED — patients with life-threatening emergencies such as major trauma, stroke, or cardiac events will be stabilized here and then transferred to a larger centre like Red Deer Regional Hospital or a Calgary facility.
• Call ahead at 403-578-3803 if you have questions about whether your condition can be treated on-site before making the drive from a remote location.
• Mental health crises can be addressed through the ED or by calling 911. Free 24/7 support is also available via the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 or the Addiction Help Line at 1-866-332-2322.
• Pharmacy services are only available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM — if you need a prescription filled after hours, plan for alternative arrangements in a nearby centre.
• As a rural facility serving a wide catchment area, arriving early on weekdays may help you avoid longer waits during peak midday hours when clinic and ER activity overlap.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Care Insurance Card (AHCIC)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or specialist letters
• Health benefits or supplemental insurance information
• Payment method for any applicable fees or prescriptions
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer (wait times can vary)
• A phone charger or entertainment for potential wait periods

Parking

Surface parking is available on-site at 5000 Municipal Road, as is typical for rural Alberta hospitals. Wheelchair-accessible entrance is available at the emergency department. Contact the facility at 403-578-3803 to confirm specific parking details.

Getting There

Coronation is a small rural town in east-central Alberta with no public transit service. The facility is primarily accessible by personal vehicle. If you require transportation assistance, contact the Town of Coronation for information on any available community transport options.

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Actual wait times may vary.

This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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