Salmon Arm, BC · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays
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Shuswap Lake General Hospital is a 43-bed Level 2 community hospital in Salmon Arm, BC, operated by Interior Health Authority and serving a wide corridor including Chase, Enderby, Sicamous, and Sorrento. The 24/7 emergency department handles a broad range of urgent and emergent cases, supported by on-site surgical, obstetrics, intensive care, oncology, medical imaging, and laboratory services. Patients with complex or high-acuity needs may be transferred to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops or Kelowna General Hospital for specialized care.
Free parking is available on site. The main accessible/handicap parking is located outside the Level 4 main entrance off 10th St NE. Additional accessible parking spaces are available on the left side of the circle at the Level 3 entrance. The hospital is a multi-level building with entrances on both Level 3 and Level 4.
Salmon Arm Regional Transit operates bus service within the city. Check BC Transit's online route planner for current stops nearest to 601 10th St NE, as specific route details were not confirmed at time of publishing.
No historical wait data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be among the quieter times at community hospital ERs. If your condition is not an emergency, calling HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 can help you decide the best time and place to seek care.
Like most community ERs, Shuswap Lake General Hospital's emergency department is typically busiest on evenings, weekends, and holidays when walk-in clinics and family doctor offices are closed. Mondays often see higher volumes as weekend concerns accumulate.
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.