Sainte-Anne-De-Kent, NB · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Hôpital Stella-Maris-de-Kent is a 20-bed acute care community hospital operated by Vitalité Health Network, serving approximately 40,000 residents across more than 22 communities in Kent County, New Brunswick. Located in Sainte-Anne-de-Kent on Route 134 — roughly halfway between Bouctouche and Richibucto — its emergency department operates 24/7 and sees approximately 35,000 patients per year. This community-level facility is well suited for urgent and non-life-threatening care; patients with complex or critical needs may be transferred to a larger regional centre in Moncton.
Free parking is available on-site, located to the right at the end of the main access road off Route 134.
No public transit routes serve this facility. Hôpital Stella-Maris-de-Kent is located in a rural area approximately 60 km north of Moncton (roughly a 40–50-minute drive). Patients are advised to arrange private transportation.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. As a general guideline, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at rural community emergency departments. Arriving early in the morning before 8 a.m. can also help avoid afternoon and evening rushes.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Emergency departments in rural communities typically see higher volumes on weekday evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings. Holidays and long weekends can also bring increased patient volumes.
Emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.
Wait times are estimates based on New Brunswick 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.