Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

Altona, MB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including holidays

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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About Altona Community Memorial Health Centre

Altona Community Memorial Health Centre is a non-profit rural community hospital located at 240 5th Ave NE in Altona, Manitoba, operating under Southern Health–Santé Sud. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and provides essential acute care services to residents of Altona and the surrounding southern Manitoba communities. With 22 acute care beds and access to on-site diagnostics including ECG, laboratory, and X-ray, this ER is well-suited for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions; patients with serious cardiac, stroke, trauma, or complex pediatric emergencies may be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Department (24/7) Laboratory services X-ray imaging Electrocardiogram (ECG) Holter monitoring Telehealth consultations Wound care Minor procedures Outpatient lab work Meals on Wheels program Public health and immunization services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Free parking is available on-site at the health centre. The facility is wheelchair accessible. No paid parking structures are present — surface lot access is straightforward for most visitors.

Altona is a small rural town with no public transit service. Visitors should plan to arrive by personal vehicle, taxi, or ride-share.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a general guide, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be quieter at rural community ERs. If your condition is not urgent, calling ahead at 204-324-6411 may help you plan your visit.

🔴 Busier times

Rural ERs can see increased demand on weekends, Monday mornings, and evenings after local clinics close. While no specific data is available for this location, these periods may result in slightly longer waits.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Altona Community Memorial Health Centre ER open 24/7?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Altona Community Memorial Health Centre is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
What diagnostics are available at the Altona ER?
The facility has on-site laboratory services, X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), and Holter monitoring available to support emergency and outpatient care.
Can Altona Community Memorial handle serious emergencies like strokes or heart attacks?
The ER can assess and stabilize patients experiencing serious emergencies such as strokes, heart attacks, or major trauma. However, as a rural community hospital, complex cases may require transfer to a larger regional centre for definitive care. Always call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
Is the Altona Clinic the same as the hospital emergency department?
No — the Altona Clinic is a separate primary care clinic co-located on the same grounds as the health centre. For non-urgent concerns, visiting the clinic rather than the ER is recommended and helps keep emergency resources available for critical cases.
How many beds does Altona Community Memorial Health Centre have?
The health centre has 22 acute care beds. It also shares its campus with Eastview Place, a personal care home with 65 beds, for a combined total of 87 beds on-site.
Is there parking available at Altona Community Memorial Health Centre?
Yes, free on-site parking is available. The facility is also wheelchair accessible, making it easy to reach the entrance from the parking area.

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 Manitoba 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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