Rocky Mountain House Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, weekday mornings (8–11 AM) tend to be quieter at rural emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider calling 811 first for guidance.

Busier times: Emergency departments across Alberta, including rural centres, typically see higher volumes on evenings, weekends, and holidays. If your situation is not urgent, avoiding these peak periods may reduce your wait time.

About Rocky Mountain House Health Centre

Rocky Mountain House Health Centre is a full-service community hospital located at 5016 52 Avenue in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, serving residents of the town and surrounding Clearwater County. The facility operates a 24/7 emergency department staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, providing triage, assessment, treatment, and stabilization with transfer to higher-level care when needed. With 31 acute care beds, an operating room, obstetrics, hemodialysis, palliative care, and a rural crisis response team, this health centre offers a broad scope of care well beyond a basic rural ER.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care (31 beds), Obstetrics and Labour & Delivery, Hemodialysis, Palliative and Respite Care, Operating Room / Surgical Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services, Rural Crisis Response Team, Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), Cardiac Monitoring, Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Breathe Easy Program), Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Therapy, Community and Public Health Services, Indigenous Liaison Services, On-Site Pharmacy, Interpreter and Translation Services, Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) Triage.

Amenities

• On-site cafeteria (hours unconfirmed — call ahead)
• On-site pharmacy
• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Indigenous liaison services available on request
• Interpreter and translation services

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Tips Before You Go

• The ED direct line is 403-844-5262 — call ahead if you have questions about whether your situation requires emergency care.
• If you or someone with you has experienced domestic violence, the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) is accessible through the emergency department and supports patients of all genders.
• Indigenous patients and families can request Indigenous liaison support for hospital rounds, medical appointments, or case conferences — ask staff when you arrive.
• For non-urgent health questions at any time of day, call 811 (Health Link) for free advice from registered nurses before making the trip to the ER.
• Bring any prescription medications or a current medication list with you — the on-site pharmacy can assist your care team with medication management during your visit.

What to Bring

• Valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card or provincial health card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or imaging results
• Alberta Blue Cross or private insurance information if applicable
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for longer waits
• A light snack and water bottle (for accompanying support persons)
• Comfort items such as a book or headphones while waiting

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.