St. Mary's Camrose

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait-time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy at rural hospital ERs. If your condition is non-life-threatening, calling ahead at 780-679-6111 may help you plan your visit.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak times at this ER. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent concerns, consider waiting until a weekday morning if it is safe to do so.

About St. Mary's Camrose

St. Mary's Hospital is a 76-bed Covenant Health facility located in Camrose, Alberta, offering a 24/7 emergency department that serves Camrose and the surrounding rural communities. The ER triages patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) and is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, LPNs, and respiratory therapists. Patients requiring a higher level of care can be stabilized and transferred to a larger centre such as Edmonton, approximately one hour to the northwest.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Surgical Services, Obstetrics (low-risk maternity care), Primary Stroke Centre, Stroke Early Supported Discharge, Stroke Prevention Outpatient Clinic, Mental Health Inpatient Department, Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic, Schizophrenia Group Program and Rapid Access Clinic, Camrose Community Cancer Centre, Laboratory Services, MRI, Ultrasound, General Radiography (X-Ray), Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiography / Angiography, Endoscopy, Heart Function Clinic, Lower Extremity Clinic, Wound and Ostomy Care, Palliative Care, Outpatient Care.

Amenities

• Cafeteria open daily 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Patient dining service daily 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (lunch 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
• Chapel (opened June 2012)
• Protective services staff on duty 24 hours
• Interpreter / translation services available
• On-site parking with long-stay discounts

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Tips Before You Go

• Arrive early or use alternative transportation — on-site parking is limited and can fill up quickly.
• If you have a family doctor in Camrose or the surrounding area, the ER can provide referrals back to them or to a specialist after your visit.
• For stroke symptoms (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), go to the ER immediately — St. Mary's is a designated Primary Stroke Centre.
• Visiting hours are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily; family members accompanying a patient to the ER should be aware of general hospital visiting policies.
• Patients with highly complex or specialized needs may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger Edmonton-area hospital — knowing your options in advance can reduce anxiety in a crisis.

What to Bring

• Valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, doses, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Health insurance or supplemental benefit card (if applicable)
• Personal comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snack, phone charger)
• Support person or trusted contact's phone number
• Completed advance care directive or personal directive (if applicable)

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.