Sherwood Park ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · AB · Live as of 5:45 p.m. MDT

Shortest in Sherwood Park if you leave now

Avg 8h 35m

In an emergency, call 911.

Strathcona Community Hospital

24/7 · 9000 Emerald Drive

8h 35m

Sherwood Park ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Sherwood Park over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Sherwood Park ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

8h35
11pm
10h35
12am
14h56
1am
16h31
2am
16h21
3am
16h14
4am
15h31
5am
15h28
6am
14h38
7am
14h21
8am
12h35
9am
12h7
10am

Projected from typical wait patterns across Sherwood Park ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Sherwood Park

Based on historical wait patterns across Sherwood Park emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Saturdays 3pm avg ~1h 39m
Longest wait Tuesdays 1am avg ~5h 49m

Nearby ERs Outside Sherwood Park

Devon General Hospital

Devon · 39 km away

2h 8m

Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital

Fort Saskatchewan · 15 km away

3h 1m

Leduc Community Hospital

Leduc · 39 km away

3h 52m

Royal Alexandra Hospital

Edmonton · 15 km away

4h 35m

Stollery Children's Hospital

Edmonton · 17 km away

4h 45m

Emergency Rooms in Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data.

Wait time data for Sherwood Park is sourced from Alberta Health Services (AHS) and updates as frequently as every 2–5 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Sherwood Park use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Sherwood Park

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Sherwood Park ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Alberta pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Sherwood Park right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Sherwood Park right now is at Strathcona Community Hospital with an estimated wait of 6h 50m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Sherwood Park?
Sherwood Park has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Sherwood Park?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Sherwood Park hospitals using data from Alberta Health Services (AHS). Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in Sherwood Park?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Sherwood Park is 6h 50m at Strathcona Community Hospital. The average across Sherwood Park's reporting emergency departments is about 8h 35m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Sherwood Park ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Sherwood Park wait time data from Alberta Health Services (AHS). Data updates as frequently as every 2–5 minutes.
What if all Sherwood Park ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Sherwood Park with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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Urgent Care in Alberta

Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. Alberta publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.

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