Creston Valley Hospital

Creston, BC · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Creston

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring specialist care, advanced imaging, or a higher level of trauma services can access regional hospitals within approximately 90 minutes of Creston in southeast BC.

Chilliwack General Hospital

Chilliwack · 397 km away

4h 54m

Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Care

Abbotsford · 422 km away

5h 46m

Langley Memorial Hospital

Langley · 444 km away

2h 53m

About Creston Valley Hospital

Creston Valley Hospital & Health Centre is a Level 1 Community Hospital operated by Interior Health, providing 24/7 emergency services to Creston and the surrounding communities of Crawford Bay, Lister, and Riondel in southeast BC. The emergency department handles a broad range of general emergency presentations and is supported by on-site diagnostic services including lab, X-ray, and ultrasound. Patients requiring advanced imaging such as MRI or CT, or specialist care beyond the community level, will be referred or transferred to a regional hospital within approximately 90 minutes.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency services Inpatient care Maternity services Surgical services Laboratory services X-ray and diagnostic imaging Ultrasound Intensive care Convalescent and rehabilitation care Physiotherapy (inpatient and outpatient) Occupational therapy Mental health services Public health services Home care nursing Cancer care Chronic disease management Dietitian and heart health services Respiratory therapy Specialty outpatient clinics

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at the hospital at 312 15th Avenue North. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Specific details on parking fees or stall count are not publicly listed — contact the hospital at 250-428-2286 for parking specifics.

The Creston Valley Transit System serves the hospital. Curb-to-curb accessible transit service is available on Mondays and Thursdays during morning and afternoon windows — booking must be made 24 hours in advance. BC Transit's Health Connections program also provides accessible transportation to non-emergency medical appointments. For emergencies, call 911 rather than relying on transit.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait-time data is available for this facility. Generally, smaller community hospital emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 first to assess whether an ER visit is the right level of care.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait-time data is available for this location. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes. If your situation is not life-threatening, weekday mornings are generally a better time to visit a community ER.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Creston Valley Hospital emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes. The emergency department at Creston Valley Hospital & Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
What level of hospital is Creston Valley Hospital?
Creston Valley Hospital is classified as a Level 1 Community Hospital within Interior Health's East Kootenay health service area. It provides emergency, inpatient, surgical, maternity, and diagnostic services, but patients requiring advanced imaging (MRI, CT) or specialist care may be referred to a regional hospital.
Does Creston Valley Hospital have CT or MRI imaging?
Creston Valley Hospital offers lab, X-ray, and ultrasound services on-site. CT and MRI services are not confirmed as available at this location — patients requiring those scans are typically referred to a regional hospital within approximately 90 minutes of Creston.
What communities does Creston Valley Hospital serve?
The hospital serves Creston and the surrounding area, including Crawford Bay, Lister, and Riondel in southeast British Columbia.
Can I get translation or language support at Creston Valley Hospital?
Yes. While services at the hospital are delivered in English, translation services in over 130 languages are available through HealthLink BC. Call 8-1-1 for interpreter support before or after your visit.
What are the visiting hours at Creston Valley Hospital?
Visiting hours are daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a maximum of 2 visitors permitted at a time. Contact the hospital at 250-428-2286 to confirm current policies before visiting.

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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