Ashcroft and District Hospital and Community Health Centre

Ashcroft, BC · Urgent and Primary Care Centre: Open 12 hours per day. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest full emergency department.

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Nearby Alternatives

For higher-level emergency and acute care services, Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops is the regional referral centre serving the Ashcroft area.

Chilliwack General Hospital

Chilliwack · 181 km away

4h 54m

Whistler Health Care Centre

Whistler · 137 km away

1h 6m

Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Care

Abbotsford · 202 km away

5h 46m

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

Parking & Transit

Surface-level parking is typical for this rural highway-side facility at 700 Ash-Cache Creek Hwy. Specific details on cost or number of spaces are not publicly documented — call 250-453-2211 to confirm current parking arrangements.

Ashcroft is a small rural municipality with no identified fixed public transit routes serving this facility. Personal or arranged transportation is the primary means of access. Contact BC Transit or the Village of Ashcroft for any available regional travel options.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ashcroft and District Hospital a full emergency department?
No. This facility now operates as an Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) and Community Health Centre. It is not a full emergency department. It is designed for non-life-threatening conditions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.
Do I need an appointment to be seen at the Ashcroft UPCC?
Booked appointments are preferred. Call 250-453-2211 to schedule. A limited number of same-day drop-in appointments are available based on urgency, but these fill up, so calling early is recommended.
What phone number should I call before visiting the Ashcroft UPCC?
Call 250-453-2211. A registered nurse will speak with you and advise whether visiting the UPCC is appropriate, or whether you should access alternate or higher-level care services.
Which hospital should I go to if I need emergency or acute care near Ashcroft?
Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops is the major referral and acute care hospital for this region. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911 first.
What kinds of conditions are treated at the Ashcroft Urgent and Primary Care Centre?
The UPCC handles non-life-threatening conditions such as minor injuries, sprains and strains, infections, high fever, cuts and wounds, skin conditions, and less serious child illness and injury. It also provides chronic disease management, vaccinations, reproductive care, and more.
Is there a family doctor's office at the Ashcroft facility?
Yes. Ashcroft Family Medical Practice is co-located at 100-700 Ash-Cache Creek Hwy and can be reached at 250-453-9353 for primary care appointments that don't require urgent same-day care.

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 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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