Grande Cache, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Grande Cache Community Health Complex at 10200 Shand Ave is the primary hospital serving Grande Cache and the surrounding Rocky Mountain foothills region of Alberta, providing 24-hour emergency department care staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists. The ER uses the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients and offers acute care, X-ray, laboratory services, and a special care unit. Residents of Grande Cache and nearby communities rely on this facility as their first point of emergency medical care, with complex or specialized cases transferred to larger regional centres when needed.
Specific parking details are not publicly listed for this facility. The complex is noted as wheelchair accessible. Contact the facility directly at 780-827-3701 for parking information and accessible space availability.
Grande Cache is a small, remote community with no confirmed public transit routes to this facility. Most patients arrive by personal vehicle or local taxi. Contact the Town of Grande Cache or Alberta Health Services for any available transportation assistance options.
No historical wait-time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, early mornings on weekdays tend to be quieter at smaller community hospitals. If your condition is not life-threatening, mid-morning on a weekday is often a good time to visit.
As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays can bring higher patient volumes. As the only hospital serving a remote region, the ER may also see surges following local events, hunting season, or winter weather incidents. For non-urgent concerns, try to avoid peak evening hours if possible.
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.