Strathcona Community Hospital

Sherwood Park, AB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait Ontario Health
1h 27m quick
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Sherwood Park

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients in the Edmonton metro region who require additional specialized services may be directed to major acute care facilities in Edmonton, which offer a broader range of tertiary and quaternary services.

Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital

Fort Saskatchewan · 15 km away

3h 44m

Northeast Community Health Centre

Edmonton · 10 km away

30m

Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Edmonton · 16 km away

4h 49m

About Strathcona Community Hospital

Strathcona Community Hospital, located at 9000 Emerald Drive in Sherwood Park, Alberta, operates a 24-hour emergency department serving residents of Sherwood Park, Beaumont, East Edmonton, and surrounding areas of Strathcona and Leduc Counties. The ED features 27 individual treatment spaces—including trauma rooms, an isolation room, and women's health rooms—supported by on-site CT scanning, laboratory, pharmacy, and diagnostic imaging services. This facility is an excellent first point of care for urgent and emergency needs, with the ability to stabilize patients and arrange transfer to a higher-level facility when required.

Services & Specialties

24-Hour Emergency Department Trauma Rooms (2) Women's Health Rooms Isolation Room Decontamination Shower Orthopedic Room Eye/Ear/Nose/Throat Room CT Scanning General Radiography (X-Ray) Ultrasound Laboratory Services On-Site Pharmacy General Surgery (Adult) Addiction and Mental Health Services (Adult, Child & Adolescent) Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Emergency Department Transition Clinic Geriatric Outpatient Medicine Infectious Disease / Internal Medicine Clinic IV Therapy Clinic Neurology Clinic Urgent Neurology Clinic Orthopedic Clinic Respiratory Therapy (Community) Social Work Services Interpreter / Translation Services Nurse Practitioner Program Integrated Paramedic Services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Parking is free at Strathcona Community Hospital. The facility is easily accessible just off Yellowhead Trail and Cloverbar Road on the north end of Sherwood Park. Confirm accessible parking stall locations via on-site signage upon arrival.

Strathcona County Transit routes 430 and 431 serve a stop at Emerald Dr & Clover Bar Rd, approximately a 2-minute walk from the hospital entrance. Check Strathcona County Transit for current schedules and route maps.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

Emergency departments in mid-sized community hospitals like Strathcona Community tend to be less busy during weekday mornings (roughly 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and mid-week evenings compared to weekends. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, visiting during these quieter periods may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

Emergency departments across Alberta typically experience their highest volumes on Friday and Saturday evenings, Sunday afternoons, and during holiday weekends. Mondays can also be busy as patients who waited through the weekend seek care. Late evenings between 6 p.m. and midnight tend to see elevated volumes on most days.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Strathcona Community Hospital have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes. The emergency department at Strathcona Community Hospital in Sherwood Park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What areas does Strathcona Community Hospital's ER serve?
The hospital primarily serves residents of Sherwood Park, Beaumont, East Edmonton, and rural portions of Strathcona and Leduc Counties between Highways 16 and 21. It was built specifically to reduce the need for Strathcona County residents to travel to Edmonton for emergency care.
Is parking free at Strathcona Community Hospital?
Yes, parking is free for patients and visitors at Strathcona Community Hospital. This is a significant benefit for those who are unsure how long their visit will take.
What diagnostic services are available in the emergency department?
The Strathcona Community Hospital ED is supported by on-site CT scanning, general X-ray, ultrasound, laboratory services, and an on-site pharmacy — allowing most diagnostic workups to be completed without transferring the patient elsewhere.
Can Strathcona Community Hospital handle major trauma or complex cases?
The ED has two dedicated trauma rooms and a full clinical team including physicians, RNs, LPNs, respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, and paramedics. For cases requiring a higher level of care, the team can stabilize patients and arrange safe transfer to a tertiary care facility in Edmonton.
Are interpreter or translation services available in the ER?
Yes. Interpreter and translation services are available in the emergency department for patients whose first language is not English. Inform the triage staff of your language needs when you arrive so they can make arrangements promptly.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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