What is the current ER wait time at Hants Community Hospital?

The current emergency room wait time at Hants Community Hospital is approximately 4h 23m. This is updated every 15 minutes using official Nova Scotia health data.

Is Hants Community Hospital ER open right now?

Yes, Hants Community Hospital emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

What are the nearest emergency departments to Hants Community Hospital?

The nearest emergency departments to Hants Community Hospital are: Valley Regional Hospital — 32 km away (current wait: 2h 7m); Cobequid Community Health Centre — 43 km away (current wait: 2h 30m); Qeii - Halifax Infirmary Site — 57 km away (current wait: 4h 45m); IWK Health Centre — 57 km away; Dartmouth General Hospital — 58 km away (current wait: 4h 53m). Current wait times are available at erstat.ca.

When is the best time to visit Hants Community Hospital emergency room?

ERstat tracks historical wait time patterns at Hants Community Hospital. Generally, early morning weekday hours tend to be quieter at most Canadian ERs. Check the 12-hour forecast on erstat.ca for Hants Community Hospital to plan your visit.

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Hants Community Hospital

Open now, but can close without notice. About 4h 23m if you walk in now.

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Current ER wait

4h 23m

Typical range: 3h 15m–5h 30m

In an emergency, call 911.

Call the hospital (902) 792-2000 Directions 89 Payzant Drive, Windsor, NS

4h 23m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour, free for Nova Scotians. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

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Non-emergency options

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12-Hour Forecast

4h23

5pm

4h7

6pm

7pm

3h53

8pm

3h37

9pm

3h15

10pm

2h45

11pm

2h15

12am

2h15

1am

2h15

2am

2h45

3am

3h15

4am

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Sundays 3am avg ~1h 11m

Longest wait Tuesdays 6pm avg ~4h 57m

Nearby Alternatives

Valley Regional Hospital

Kentville · 32 km away

2h 7m

Cobequid Community Health Centre

Lower Sackville · 43 km away

2h 30m

Qeii - Halifax Infirmary Site

Halifax · 57 km away

4h 45m

IWK Health Centre

Halifax · 57 km away

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Dartmouth General Hospital

Dartmouth · 58 km away

4h 53m

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About Hants Community

Hants Community Hospital is a full-service community hospital located at 89 Payzant Drive in Windsor, Nova Scotia, serving residents of Windsor, Hantsport, West Hants, and portions of East Hants. The 24/7 emergency department provides stabilization and treatment for urgent and emergent conditions, with access to diagnostic imaging, blood collection, surgery, and specialist clinics on site. Patients requiring complex trauma care, advanced cardiac intervention, or specialized stroke treatment may be stabilized and transferred to a larger centre such as the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, approximately 65 km away.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient care (approximately 38 beds), General surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Diagnostic imaging (X-ray), Ultrasound, Blood collection services, Obstetrics and gynecology clinics, Pediatric clinics, Hematology clinics, Community Mental Health and Addictions (outpatient), Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) services, Physiotherapy, Dietitian services, Social work, Palliative care support, Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics, COPD outreach program, Chronic pain self-management program, Spiritual care, Long-term care, Hants Health and Wellness Team (HHWT), Virtual Urgent Care (Nova Scotia Health).

Amenities

Cafeteria in main lobby (Mon–Fri 8:00–10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; closed holidays)
Gift shop in main lobby (Mon–Fri 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., staffed by Ladies Auxiliary)
ATM (bank machine) in main lobby
Free on-site Wi-Fi
Spiritual care services (available on request)
Social work services

Other Care Options

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Tips Before You Go

For urgent but non-life-threatening concerns, consider Nova Scotia Health's virtual urgent care service as an alternative to the physical ER — it can be accessed from home.
If you are experiencing symptoms of a stroke, heart attack, or major trauma, call 911 immediately — complex cases may be transferred to QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax.
Visitor hours are open throughout the day with a rest period from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. — plan family visits around this window.
No on-site pharmacy has been confirmed at Hants Community Hospital, so arrange to fill any prescriptions at a local pharmacy in Windsor before or after your visit.
Parking is free and on-site, but arrange your own transportation as public transit to the hospital is very limited in Windsor.

What to Bring

Provincial health card (Nova Scotia MSI card)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, including dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or test results
Method of payment for prescriptions (no on-site pharmacy confirmed)
Phone charger or portable battery for wait times
Snacks and water for longer waits

Parking

Free parking is available on site for patients and visitors. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Staff are directed to designated parking areas to keep priority spaces available for patients and visitors.

Getting There

Windsor has very limited public transit options. Personal transportation, taxi, or rideshare is strongly recommended when visiting Hants Community Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hants Community Hospital's emergency department open 24 hours?

Yes, the emergency department at Hants Community Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Does Hants Community Hospital offer virtual urgent care?

Yes. Nova Scotia Health offers a virtual urgent care service for people with urgent, non-life-threatening health issues. This can be a convenient alternative for Windsor-area residents who prefer not to visit the ER in person.

What communities does Hants Community Hospital serve?

Hants Community Hospital is the primary hospital for residents of Windsor, Hantsport, the Municipality of West Hants, and portions of the Municipality of East Hants.

Is parking free at Hants Community Hospital?

Yes, parking is free for patients and visitors at Hants Community Hospital. The site is wheelchair accessible, with priority spaces reserved for patients and visitors.

Does Hants Community Hospital have a pharmacy on site?

An on-site pharmacy has not been confirmed at Hants Community Hospital. Patients who receive prescriptions should plan to fill them at a pharmacy in Windsor or the surrounding area.

What if I need care that Hants Community Hospital cannot provide?

Hants Community Hospital is a community-level facility. Patients requiring complex trauma care, advanced cardiac procedures, or specialized stroke treatment will typically be stabilized at Hants and then transferred to the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, approximately 65 km away.

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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 Nova Scotia health data. Actual wait times may vary.

We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% 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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