Ashcroft and District Hospital and Community Health Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural UPCC with limited same-day drop-in capacity, earlier in the operating day is generally advisable. Calling ahead to 250-453-2211 is strongly recommended before arriving.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available. Same-day drop-in appointments are limited, so arriving late in the operating day may mean slots are already filled. Always call ahead to confirm availability.

About Ashcroft and District Hospital and Community Health Centre

The Ashcroft and District Hospital and Community Health Centre, operated by Interior Health, serves Ashcroft and surrounding rural communities as an Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) — the first of its kind in Interior Health designed to stabilize rural health care. Located at 700 Ash-Cache Creek Hwy, this facility provides team-based urgent and primary care for non-life-threatening conditions, along with laboratory, medical imaging, and long-term care services. Patients requiring a higher level of acute or emergency care are referred to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

Services & Specialties

Urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions, Treatment of minor injuries, sprains, and strains, Infection assessment and treatment, Minor and less serious child illness and injury care, High fever assessment, Wound care and skin condition treatment, Diagnosis and treatment for minor illnesses, Chronic disease management, Vaccinations and injections, Reproductive care, Pre- and post-surgical care, Ongoing medication monitoring, Referrals and coordination of community services, Harm-reduction supplies and education, Basic laboratory services, Diagnostic medical imaging, Long-term residential care, Acquired Brain Injury Services, Breastfeeding Clinics and Support, Caregiver Support, Child and Youth Immunization Program, Choice in Support for Independent Living, On-site doctors' offices (Ashcroft Family Medical Practice).

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible main entrance
• On-site doctors' offices (Ashcroft Family Medical Practice at suite 100)
• Bring Your Own Device: patients encouraged to bring smartphones, tablets, or laptops
• Basic laboratory services on site
• Diagnostic imaging (medical imaging) on site

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 250-453-2211 before visiting — a registered nurse can advise whether the UPCC is the right place for your care or if you should go elsewhere.
• Booked appointments are preferred; same-day drop-in slots are limited and allocated by urgency, so call early in the day if you need to be seen.
• This facility is an Urgent and Primary Care Centre, not a full emergency department — for life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or head directly to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
• If you are travelling from a surrounding community like Cache Creek or Logan Lake, confirm hours and availability by phone before making the trip to Ashcroft.
• The co-located Ashcroft Family Medical Practice (250-453-9353) may be able to assist with non-urgent primary care needs that don't require same-day urgent care.

What to Bring

• BC Services Card or provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Health care or advance directive documents if applicable
• Personal electronic device (phone, tablet) for entertainment during waits
• Comfortable clothing suitable for examination
• Emergency contact information

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 British Columbia health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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