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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)
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
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.