Redwater, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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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.
Free visitor parking is available on site, consistent with Alberta Health Services policy for rural hospitals. The facility is wheelchair accessible.
No public transit routes serve Redwater Health Centre. Redwater is a small rural community; personal vehicle or pre-arranged transportation is recommended. Emergency transport is provided by Alberta Health Services ambulance.
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.
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.
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.