HÔPITAL STELLA-MARIS-DE-KENT

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About HÔPITAL STELLA-MARIS-DE-KENT

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.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General acute care (20 inpatient beds), Outpatient orthopedic specialist clinic, Outpatient ENT (ear, nose and throat) specialist clinic, Outpatient urology specialist clinic, Respiratory health clinics, Smoking cessation clinics, Aboriginal Liaison Department (Mi'kmaq interpretation, cultural support, discharge planning), Kent County Extra-Mural Program, Bilingual care (English and French).

Amenities

• Cafeteria on the ground floor (daily lunch menu posted at entrance)
• Vending machines in the cafeteria and at the main entrance
• Volunteer services team on-site
• Bilingual services (English and French)
• Pastoral/spiritual care may be available given the hospital's Catholic heritage — confirm directly with the hospital

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Tips Before You Go

• Call ahead to the ED at 506-743-7820 if you have questions about whether your condition can be treated at this community hospital or if you may need transfer to a regional centre.
• The ED has only five stretcher bays, so arriving during off-peak hours (mid-morning on weekdays) may help reduce your wait time.
• If you require an outpatient specialist appointment (orthopedics, ENT, or urology), you will need a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner — ask your family doctor or the ED team.
• First Nations patients can request support from the Aboriginal Liaison Department, which offers Mi'kmaq interpretation, cultural awareness services, and discharge planning assistance.
• Free parking is available right on-site, so driving is the most practical option — plan your route via Route 134, as there is no public transit to this location.

What to Bring

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• New Brunswick Medicare health card (provincial health card)
• List of all current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral documents
• Health insurance information (for services not covered by provincial health plan)
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for extended waits
• Comfort items such as a water bottle, snack, and warm layer of clothing
• Contact information for your family doctor or nurse practitioner

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Visit length figures represent total time in the emergency department from arrival to discharge, sourced from NB Health. Actual times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.