Devon General Hospital

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About Devon General Hospital

Devon General Hospital, located at 101 Erie St S in Devon, Alberta, has served the community since 1954 with 24-hour emergency services and a dedicated team of physicians, registered nurses, LPNs, and respiratory therapists. The emergency department features seven ER beds and uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients by urgency. As part of Alberta Health Services' Suburban Hospitals Edmonton Zone, Devon General is well-suited for residents of Devon and surrounding communities needing acute care, with complex or specialized cases referred to Edmonton-area hospitals such as the University of Alberta Hospital.

Services & Specialties

24-hour emergency care, Acute care (10 beds), Long-term care (14 beds), Laboratory services, Diagnostic imaging, Mental health services, Addiction and Mental Health — Adult Community Services, Diabetes education, Speech-language rehabilitation, Home care services, Public health services, Interpreter and translation services, Negative pressure room.

Amenities

• ATM bank machine in the main lobby
• Gift shop (Devon General Hospital Foundation) — books, clothing, jewellery, and personal items, located at the main entrance lobby
• Free Wi-Fi — connect to the 'healthspot' network and accept the usage policy in your browser
• Wheelchair depot at the main entrance (wheelchairs must be returned upon leaving)

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Tips Before You Go

• Devon General is a smaller community hospital — if you are experiencing a major cardiac event, stroke, severe trauma, or pediatric emergency, call 911 so paramedics can route you to the most appropriate Edmonton-area facility.
• The ED has seven emergency room beds, so during busy periods waits can increase. Calling Health Link 811 first for non-urgent concerns can help you decide if an ER visit is necessary.
• Interpreter and translation services are available at the hospital — inform registration staff of your language needs when you arrive.
• Visiting at Devon General is based on the patient's wishes and care needs rather than fixed hours, but confirm current visitor guidance with staff upon arrival.
• If you need to reach the hospital in advance, call 780-342-7000 for parking details, directions, or service inquiries.

What to Bring

• Valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card or provincial health card
• Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• Personal comfort items (phone charger, snacks, reading material)
• A support person or trusted contact's phone number
• Payment method for any applicable parking fees or incidentals
• Interpreter contact details if you require language support (services are available on-site)

Parking

Devon General Hospital offers designated accessible parking spaces for visitors with disabilities, and the facility features wheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators, and washrooms. Specific parking rates or lot details were not publicly available — contact the hospital directly at 780-342-7000 for current parking information. Online payment for parking citations and permits is available through Alberta Health Services.

Getting There

Devon is a small town approximately 26 km southwest of Edmonton and is not served by Edmonton Transit Service (ETS). Visitors are advised to arrange personal transportation or check with local Devon transit options. For guidance on getting to the hospital, you can also call Health Link at 811.

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.

We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 42 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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