Rimbey, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Rimbey Hospital & Care Centre is a rural integrated facility located at 5228 50 Avenue in Rimbey, Alberta, serving residents of Rimbey and the surrounding Ponoka County region with 24/7 emergency care. The 11-bed Emergency Department is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, LPNs, and respiratory therapists who triage patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), ensuring the most urgent cases are seen first. As part of Alberta Health Services, this facility is well-suited for acute emergencies, obstetric care, cardiac monitoring, and mental health crises, though patients requiring highly specialized interventions such as cardiac surgery or neurosurgery may be transferred to a larger regional centre.
On-site customer parking is available at the hospital. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Contact the hospital at 403-843-2271 for current parking fee information and available stalls.
Rimbey is a rural town with no known public transit routes serving the hospital. Most patients arrive by personal vehicle or taxi. Plan your route in advance, especially if travelling from surrounding rural areas.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-urgent concerns, consider whether a family physician or walk-in clinic visit may be more appropriate.
No historical wait time data is available for Rimbey Hospital's ED. As with most emergency departments, evenings and weekends may see higher patient volumes. If your condition is non-life-threatening, visiting during off-peak weekday hours may result in shorter waits.
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.