Fort Saskatchewan Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings and early afternoons tend to be less busy at most emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, calling 811 first can help you assess whether an ER visit or an alternative care option is most appropriate.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays tend to see higher volumes. Patients with non-urgent concerns may experience longer waits during these periods.

About Fort Saskatchewan Health Centre

Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital is a modern 38-bed acute care facility located approximately 25 kilometres northeast of Edmonton, serving Fort Saskatchewan and the surrounding region with around-the-clock emergency care. The emergency department operates 24/7 and is equipped to handle major trauma, cardiac events, serious injuries, and general medical concerns, with all-private patient rooms and a dedicated airborne infection isolation room. Connected to a helipad for rapid transport and integrated with Alberta's province-wide Connect Care electronic health records system, this facility delivers a high standard of care for residents of Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona County.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department, Major trauma care, Cardiac emergency care, Women's health and labour-delivery-recovery, Surgical services, Mental health services, Rehabilitation services, Ophthalmology clinics, Diagnostic imaging and radiology, IV therapy, Airborne infection isolation room, Helipad emergency transport (TC LID: CSV4), Inpatient medical and surgical beds.

Amenities

• Cafeteria (open weekdays; closed weekends and statutory holidays)
• Vending machines
• Hybrid vehicle charging stations
• Touchless door openers
• Hand hygiene stations throughout facility
• Private patient rooms in the emergency department
• Separate air exchanges in all patient rooms for infection control

Other Care Options

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Tips Before You Go

• The hospital is located at 9401 86 Avenue — not the old address at 9430 95 St, which was the former facility that closed in 2012. Update your GPS or maps app before heading out.
• If you plan to take Fort Sask Transit, note that buses only run Monday to Friday and do not operate on weekends or statutory holidays — plan alternate transportation accordingly.
• For non-emergency health concerns, call 811 (HealthLink) anytime — free advice from registered nurses and other health professionals is available 24/7 and can help you decide if an ER visit is necessary.
• If you use a wheelchair, walker, or mobility scooter and need a ride, contact the Special Transportation Services Society (STSS) in advance — they provide accessible minivan transport within Fort Saskatchewan for $5 per one-way trip.
• The cafeteria is closed on weekends and statutory holidays — consider bringing snacks or cash for vending machines if you anticipate a longer visit on those days.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Provincial health number or Connect Care patient ID if known
• Insurance information (e.g., employer or private health plan)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer
• Snacks and water for yourself or anyone accompanying you

Parking

Parking is available on site at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital. Online payment is accepted for parking permits and citations. Specific hourly rates are not confirmed — verify current rates on-site or through the Alberta Health Services website before your visit.

Getting There

Fort Sask Transit (FST) provides local bus routes serving Fort Saskatchewan Monday to Friday, with no service on weekends or statutory holidays. A commuter connection to the Bethel Transit Terminal in Sherwood Park is also available. For residents with mobility challenges, the Special Transportation Services Society (STSS) — operated by the Fort Saskatchewan Lions Club — offers accessible minivan service for people who use walkers, wheelchairs, or mobility scooters and cannot access regular transit; registration is required in advance and the cost is $5 per one-way trip within Fort Saskatchewan.

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.