Sturgeon Community Hospital

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About Sturgeon Community Hospital

Sturgeon Community Hospital is a 167-bed acute care facility located at 201 Boudreau Rd in St. Albert, Alberta, just northwest of Edmonton, serving a community of over 65,000 residents and surrounding areas within Alberta Health Services' Edmonton Zone. The 24/7 emergency department provides triage, assessment, and treatment using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), stabilizes patients requiring higher-level care, and offers follow-up referrals to family physicians and specialists. Patients with medical emergencies, acute injuries, coronary concerns, or conditions requiring immediate intervention should visit this ER, while those with minor ailments may benefit from calling 811 or seeking urgent care alternatives.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Day Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Women's Health, Mental Health Services, Rehabilitation, Diabetes Education, Outpatient Clinics, Acute Hand Injury Assessment and Treatment, Respiratory Therapy, Interpreter and Translation Services, Medicine and Surgery.

Amenities

• Cafeteria open 8:00 am – 6:15 pm, seven days a week
• Catering services available
• Vending machines
• 24-hour hospital switchboard
• Interpreter and translation services
• Wheelchair-accessible facilities including parking, ramps, and washrooms
• Education Simulation Centre on site

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 811 before heading to the ER for non-urgent concerns — Alberta's free 24/7 health advice line can help you decide if an ER visit is necessary.
• Patients are triaged using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), so the most critically ill are seen first regardless of arrival order — expect wait times to vary.
• Interpreter and translation services are available at the hospital, so don't hesitate to request language assistance when you arrive.
• For acute hand injuries such as fractures, dislocations, or tendon injuries, Sturgeon's ER is equipped to assess, treat, and arrange follow-up care.
• Parking fees apply 24 hours a day — bring payment or a card, as rates vary by lot. A parking map is available at albertahealthservices.ca.

What to Bring

• Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) card or provincial health card
• Government-issued photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging if available
• Health-care proxy or personal directive documents if applicable
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Snacks and water for accompanying family members
• Comfortable clothing if you expect to be assessed or admitted

Parking

On-site parking is available 24/7 across multiple lots including the Heli Lot (P1) and Main Public Lot (P3) at 201 Boudreau Rd. Parking fees are in effect 24 hours a day; posted rates vary by lot. Accessible parking stalls, ramps, and washrooms are available. For parking inquiries, contact the Royal Alexandra Hospital Parking Office. A public parking map is available at albertahealthservices.ca.

Getting There

Sturgeon Community Hospital is served by St. Albert Transit bus routes 202, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, and A14. Nearby stops include Boudreau Rd & Sturgeon Hospital, Boudreau Rd & Summit Centre, and St. Albert Trail & Boudreau Rd. The hospital sits at the intersection of St. Albert Trail and Boudreau Rd, a major transit corridor.

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.

We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 42 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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