Hants Community Hospital

Windsor, NS · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait NS Health
2h 15m moderate

Typical range: 1h 45m – 2h 45m

🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Windsor

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Nearby Alternatives

For highly specialized or complex emergency care, larger hospitals in the Halifax area are available within approximately 65 kilometres of Windsor.

Valley Regional Hospital

Kentville · 32 km away

1h 23m

Qeii - Halifax Infirmary Site

Halifax · 57 km away

5h 30m

Dartmouth General Hospital

Dartmouth · 58 km away

5h 30m

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

Parking & Transit

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.

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

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, community hospital ERs in smaller towns tend to be less congested on weekday mornings. If your issue is urgent but not life-threatening, consider Nova Scotia Health's virtual urgent care service first.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes. Avoid visiting the ER for non-emergency concerns during these periods if possible.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

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.

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 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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