Castor, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital in Castor, Alberta operates a 24/7 emergency department serving the rural communities of east-central Alberta, including Castor, Coronation, and Consort. The ED is staffed by doctors, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, and uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patient care. As a small rural acute care facility with five acute care beds, the ED is best suited for urgent and emergent conditions; patients requiring complex surgical, cardiac, trauma, or specialized pediatric care will be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.
Free visitor parking, including accessible stalls, is available on the east side of the hospital. No paid parking or parking structures are on-site.
No public transit routes serve Castor. Personal or private transportation is the primary means of access. Emergency medical services (EMS) are available for patients requiring ambulance transport.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a rural hospital, mornings on weekdays may be less congested. For non-emergency concerns, consider visiting the on-site Castor Medical Clinic during weekday business hours rather than the ED.
Without historical wait data, specific peak times cannot be confirmed. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. Call 403-882-3434 if you have questions before arriving.
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.