Redwater Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be quieter during mid-morning on weekdays. For non-urgent concerns, calling AHS Health Link at 811 first can help you determine whether an ER visit is necessary.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not an emergency, consider visiting during off-peak weekday hours.

About Redwater Health Centre

Redwater Health Centre is a 21-bed accredited rural facility located at 4812 58 St in Redwater, Alberta, offering 24/7 emergency services to Redwater and the surrounding communities north of Edmonton. The Emergency Department is staffed by doctors, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Respiratory Therapists, using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patient care. As a rural community health centre, Redwater Health Centre is best suited for urgent and non-life-threatening emergencies; patients requiring complex cardiac, stroke, major trauma, or pediatric specialty care may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional facility.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General Radiography (X-Ray), Laboratory Services, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Addiction and Mental Health – Adult Community Services, Home Care Services, Community Health Services, Immunization – Infant and Preschool Services, Early Childhood Intervention Program, Palliative Care Support, Environmental Public Health (Water Sample Drop-off/Pick-up), Ambulance Services (Alberta Health Services), Interpreter/Translation Services, Health Information and Records Management.

Amenities

• Cafeteria on site
• Patient food services
• Pharmacy department
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance
• Wheelchair-accessible washrooms

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Tips Before You Go

• Call AHS Health Link at 811 before visiting if you are unsure whether your condition requires emergency care — it is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
• Redwater Health Centre serves a rural catchment area; for life-threatening emergencies such as stroke, heart attack, or major trauma, call 911 immediately so paramedics can coordinate the most appropriate care destination.
• Interpreter and translation services are available in the Emergency Department — inform staff of your language needs upon arrival.
• Bring your Alberta Health Card (AHCIC) and a list of all current medications, as this will help staff triage and treat you more efficiently.
• If you require continuing care, home care, or community mental health services, Redwater Health Centre houses these programs on site — ask staff for referral information during your visit.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Care Insurance Card (AHCIC)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Health care directive or power of attorney documents if applicable
• Insurance information (e.g., Blue Cross, private supplemental coverage)
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for waiting
• Phone charger or entertainment for potential wait times

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.

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