Sackville Memorial Hospital is a community acute care facility located at 8 Main St in Sackville, New Brunswick, operated by Horizon Health Network and serving Sackville, Dorchester, Port Elgin, and surrounding Westmorland County communities. The emergency department is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., making it the primary point of emergency care for residents, students at nearby Mount Allison University, and visitors to the region. As a community-level hospital, it is well-suited for most urgent and emergent presentations, though patients requiring advanced trauma, cardiac, stroke, or pediatric specialty care may be stabilized on-site and transferred to a larger regional centre such as The Moncton Hospital.
Services & Specialties
Emergency Department (open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Ambulatory care, Day surgery program, Diagnostic imaging (X-ray), Laboratory services, Family medicine (21 family practice beds), Palliative care, Rehabilitation services, Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy, Speech language pathology, Dietitian and diabetic education, Outpatient X-ray and laboratory appointments.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi for patients and families (network: 'WiFi-Patients', available in waiting rooms, patient rooms, lobby, and cafeteria area)
ATM banking on site (confirm exact location with facility staff)
Wheelchair accessible facility
Diabetic education and respiratory therapy services available at adjacent Tantramar Community Health Centre
Sackville Memorial Hospital is known for shorter-than-average ER wait times compared to larger urban facilities — but patients are still triaged by medical priority, so arrive early for non-urgent concerns.
If you or someone you are bringing has a complex condition such as major trauma, suspected stroke, or a serious cardiac event, be aware that stabilization and transfer to The Moncton Hospital (approximately 40 minutes away) may be part of your care plan.
Mount Allison University students: the hospital is easily accessible from campus on foot and is your closest emergency resource — save the hospital's number (506-364-4100) in your phone.
Diabetic education and respiratory therapy services are located across the parking lot in the Tantramar Community Health Centre — if you have an outpatient appointment there, note it is a separate building from the main hospital.
Parking is free and plentiful thanks to a 2023 expansion — you will not need to worry about meters or parking fees when visiting the ER.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
New Brunswick Health Card (provincial health card)
List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing doctors
Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging discs
Insurance information if applicable (e.g., university student health plan)
Phone charger or portable battery pack for waiting
Comfortable clothing appropriate for the season
Snacks and water for accompanying family members, as cafeteria availability is unconfirmed
Parking
Free on-site parking is available at Sackville Memorial Hospital. The parking lot was expanded in 2023 to add 88 spaces and runs along the Main Street side of the property. Designated accessible parking spaces are included, and the facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
Getting There
Sackville is a small town with no confirmed dedicated public transit route to the hospital. The hospital is centrally located on Main St and is walkable from downtown Sackville and the Mount Allison University campus. Patients travelling from outside town are advised to arrange private transportation. If transportation to care is a concern, call Tele-Care 811 (available 24/7) for guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sackville Memorial Hospital's emergency department open 24/7?
No. The emergency department at Sackville Memorial Hospital is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is closed overnight. Hours can change, so check before you go. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
Can Sackville Memorial Hospital treat serious conditions like stroke or major trauma?
Sackville Memorial Hospital is a community-level acute care facility and does not hold a trauma centre designation or operate a dedicated stroke or cardiac unit. For serious or life-threatening emergencies such as major trauma, stroke, or advanced cardiac events, staff will stabilize patients on-site and arrange transfer to a larger regional centre — typically The Moncton Hospital, approximately 40 minutes away. Always call 911 first in a life-threatening emergency.
Is parking free at Sackville Memorial Hospital?
Yes, parking is free at Sackville Memorial Hospital. The lot was expanded in 2023 to include 88 additional spaces and features designated accessible parking. It is located along the Main Street side of the hospital property.
Does Sackville Memorial Hospital offer Wi-Fi for patients?
Yes, free wireless Internet access is available for patients and their families through the 'WiFi-Patients' network. Coverage extends throughout most patient areas, including waiting rooms, the lobby, and patient rooms.
What services are available at Sackville Memorial Hospital beyond emergency care?
Beyond its emergency department (open daily 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), the hospital offers day surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, family medicine (21 beds), physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech language pathology, dietitian and diabetic education, palliative care, and outpatient appointments for X-ray and laboratory services.
Is Sackville Memorial Hospital accessible for Mount Allison University students?
Yes. The hospital is located in central Sackville on Main Street and is within walking distance of the Mount Allison University campus, making it the most accessible emergency care option for students. The hospital serves the university community as part of its regular catchment area.
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.
We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 32 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 42 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 59% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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