Stettler, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Stettler Hospital & Care Centre, located at 5912 47 Avenue in Stettler, Alberta, is the primary regional healthcare hub serving Stettler and the surrounding central Alberta communities. The facility operates a 24/7 emergency department staffed by physicians, registered nurses, LPNs, and respiratory therapists, using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize care. With 26 acute care beds, two operating theatres, on-site obstetrics, pediatrics, surgical services, and a renal dialysis unit, this full-service rural hospital delivers a breadth of care rarely found outside larger urban centres.
Limited parking is available near the Pine Ridge Continuing Care entrance. To reach it, turn onto 47 Ave from Highway 56 and take the first right. No parking fee has been confirmed. Wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances are available on site.
Stettler does not have fixed-route public bus service to the hospital. The Stettler Handi-Bus offers transportation for seniors aged 60+ and persons with disabilities of all ages. In-town fares are $6.00 each way (Monday–Friday); travel within the County costs $18.00 per person each way. Most visitors reach the hospital by personal vehicle.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays tends to be less busy in rural hospital emergency departments. For non-life-threatening concerns, arriving earlier in the day on a weekday may result in a shorter wait.
No historical data is available to identify peak periods at this facility. As with most emergency departments, Friday evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not urgent, consider timing your visit to avoid these windows when possible.
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.