Olds, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays
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Olds Hospital & Care Centre, located at 3901 57 Ave in Olds, Alberta, provides 24/7 emergency care to residents of Olds and the surrounding Mountain View County region. The facility offers a full-service emergency department staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients by urgency. Beyond emergency care, the hospital supports acute care, surgical services, obstetrics, hemodialysis, continuing care, and a broad range of rehabilitation and outpatient programs, making it a comprehensive community health hub for central Alberta.
Free public parking is available on the southwest side of the Olds Hospital & Care Centre, accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available on site. The parking business office is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Parking fees may apply at some Alberta Health Services locations; confirm current rates with the facility.
Olds is a small town with limited public transit infrastructure. Most patients travel by personal vehicle. Taxi or rideshare options may be available locally. Patients travelling from surrounding communities should plan their own transportation and confirm local options with the Town of Olds directly.
No historical wait-time data is available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at rural community hospitals. Arriving earlier in the day may also mean faster access to diagnostic services like X-ray and laboratory.
Emergency departments across Canada typically experience higher volumes on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and weekends. Late evenings can also be busier. However, for any true emergency, do not delay seeking care — go immediately regardless of the time.
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.