Ste. Rose General Hospital

Ste Rose Du Lac, MB · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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📍 Ste Rose Du Lac

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About Ste. Rose General Hospital

Ste. Rose General Hospital is a 26-bed Catholic-affiliated rural health centre located at 480 3rd Ave SE in Ste. Rose du Lac, Manitoba, serving as a regional hub for emergency and general medical services for the surrounding rural municipalities. The emergency department features two trauma rooms, a four-bed assessment room, and a private assessment room, supported by on-site laboratory and diagnostic imaging services. Patients with complex or high-acuity needs such as cardiac events, stroke, or major trauma may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre, making this ER best suited for urgent but non-critical care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department Two trauma and resuscitation rooms Four-bed assessment room Private assessment room On-site laboratory services (Shared Health/DSM) Diagnostic imaging and X-ray Outpatient IV therapy Wound care and dressing changes Ostomy care Inpatient medical ward (14 beds) Pediatric care Palliative care Negative pressure isolation room Telehealth services (two suites) Occupational therapy (by referral) Physiotherapy (by referral) Speech-language therapy (by referral) Dietitian services (by referral) Nurse Practitioner clinic Mental health and addictions services Public health services Home care Chronic disease education Spiritual care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

On-site surface parking is typical for this small rural hospital. Contact the hospital at 204-447-2131 to confirm parking availability and accessibility options before your visit.

No conventional public transit serves Ste. Rose du Lac. Access is primarily by personal vehicle. The hospital partners with community medical transport programs to help patients arrange transportation to appointments — contact the hospital for details.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

As a small rural emergency department, mornings on weekdays are typically less busy. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting earlier in the day on a weekday may result in shorter waits.

🔴 Busier times

Evenings and weekends tend to be busier at rural emergency departments. If possible, avoid visiting late in the day or on weekends for non-urgent concerns.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ste. Rose General Hospital's emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at Ste. Rose General Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing continuous emergency coverage for the Ste. Rose du Lac area and surrounding rural communities.
What types of emergencies can Ste. Rose General Hospital treat?
The ER is equipped to handle a broad range of urgent and emergency conditions, including trauma (two dedicated trauma rooms), wound care, acute illness, and pediatric emergencies. Patients with very high-acuity conditions such as major stroke or cardiac events may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre.
Does Ste. Rose General Hospital have imaging and lab services on-site?
Yes. Shared Health (formerly Diagnostic Services of Manitoba) operates full laboratory and diagnostic imaging (X-ray) services within the hospital, available to support emergency and acute care patients.
Is Ste. Rose General Hospital affiliated with a health authority?
Yes. Ste. Rose General Hospital is an affiliated site of Prairie Mountain Health and is a member of the Réseau Compassion Network, a Catholic health network. It is also a fully accredited facility.
Can I access mental health or nurse practitioner services at Ste. Rose General Hospital?
Yes. The Ste. Rose Primary Health Care Centre, located within the hospital, offers a range of community health services including a Nurse Practitioner, Mental Health and Addictions Services, Public Health, Home Care, and a Chronic Disease Education Program. These services are separate from the emergency department.
Does Ste. Rose General Hospital offer telehealth services?
Yes. The hospital has two telehealth suites available for both community and facility use, allowing patients to connect with specialists and services remotely — particularly useful given the rural setting.

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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