Three Hills, AB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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Three Hills Health Centre is a rural community hospital located at 1504 2 St N in Three Hills, Alberta, serving the Kneehill County region with 24/7 emergency department care. The ER assesses and treats patients using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), and can stabilize patients requiring a higher level of care before arranging transfer to a larger regional facility. With 21 acute care beds and a broad range of supporting services including laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and mental health, this facility is well-suited for residents of Three Hills and surrounding rural communities seeking urgent and emergency care.
On-site surface parking is available at the facility. Emergency department access is through the main doors on the south side of the building, off Highway 21. Wheelchair accessible entry is available. Specific parking fees were not confirmed — contact the facility at 403-443-2444 for details.
Three Hills does not have a municipal public transit system. Patients are advised to arrange private transportation. Regional ambulance coverage is provided by Kneehill Ambulance, based out of Three Hills.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested mid-morning on weekdays. If your situation is not life-threatening, mid-week mornings may offer shorter waits.
No historical data is available to pinpoint peak hours. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays often see higher patient volumes. Avoid these times for non-urgent concerns if 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.