Tofield Health Centre

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

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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About Tofield Health Centre

Tofield Health Centre, located at 5543 44 Street in Tofield, Alberta, provides 24/7 emergency department services to residents of Tofield, Ryley, Beaver County, and surrounding rural communities approximately 70 km east of Edmonton. The ED is staffed by physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and respiratory therapists, with patients assessed using the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS). As a rural community health centre, it offers a broad range of inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services, though patients with complex or high-acuity conditions may be transferred to larger regional facilities in the Edmonton area.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Services Acute Care Continuing Care (Type A Home) Palliative Care General Radiography (X-Ray) Laboratory Services Cardiac Monitoring Diabetic Education Nutritional Counselling Occupational Therapy Children's Rehabilitation Services Early Childhood Intervention Program Adult Addiction and Mental Health Services Adult Community Addiction & Mental Health Home Care Pre-Assessment Clinic Tuberculosis Testing Transition Services (Continuing Care Counsellors and Social Workers) Health Information / Records Management Interpreter / Translation Services Volunteer Resources

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free visitor parking is available east of 44 St on 57 Ave, consistent with Alberta Health Services rural facility parking policy. Wheelchair-accessible entry is available. No paid parking structures are on site.

Tofield is a small rural town with no public transit routes. The facility is best accessed by personal vehicle. Beaver EMS operates two Advanced Life Support ambulances stationed in Tofield, dispatched via the Strathcona Emergency Dispatch Centre in Sherwood Park using enhanced 911.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-urgent concerns, consider contacting your family physician or Health Link 811 before visiting the ER.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for Tofield Health Centre. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. Call Health Link 811 at any time to help determine whether an ER visit is necessary.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tofield Health Centre emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the Tofield Health Centre emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing around-the-clock emergency care to Tofield and surrounding Beaver County communities.
What communities does Tofield Health Centre serve?
Tofield Health Centre is the primary health facility serving Tofield, Ryley, Beaver County, Holden, and other surrounding rural communities located roughly 70 km east of Edmonton.
Will I be transferred to another hospital if my condition is serious?
Tofield Health Centre can stabilize a wide range of emergency conditions, but patients requiring advanced specialist care, major surgery, or complex cardiac or trauma services may be transferred to a larger facility in the Edmonton area. Staff will coordinate any necessary transfer.
Does Tofield Health Centre offer interpreter services in the emergency department?
Yes, interpreter and translation services are available in the emergency department. Inform the triage staff of your language needs upon arrival so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Where do I park when visiting Tofield Health Centre?
Free visitor parking is available east of 44 St on 57 Ave, adjacent to the health centre. There is no paid parking on site, and wheelchair-accessible parking and entry are available.
What ambulance service responds to emergencies in Tofield?
Beaver EMS provides Advanced Life Support ambulance services to Tofield and surrounding areas, with two ALS units stationed at the ambulance bay directly across the parking lot from Tofield Health Centre. Calls are dispatched through the Strathcona Emergency Dispatch Centre via enhanced 911.

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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