Closed right now. Expected to reopen Fri, Sep 11, 7:30 a.m.
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Soldiers Memorial Hospital emergency department is closed Thursday, September 10 and re-opens Friday, September 11 at 7:30 a.m. Virtual Urgent Care is available daily from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. from Mon. to Sat. and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p. Reopening Fri, Sep 11, 7:30 a.m.
Normally: on a recurring schedule
Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.
Non-emergency options
Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. In general, community hospital emergency departments tend to be less busy in the early morning hours on weekdays. If your concern is urgent but not life-threatening, consider NS Health's Virtual Urgent Care as a faster alternative.
Busier times: No historical wait time data is currently available for Soldiers Memorial Hospital. As with most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. Plan accordingly and use Virtual Urgent Care for non-emergency needs when possible.
Nearby Alternatives
Digby · 56 km away
Kentville · 56 km away
Bridgewater · 75 km away
Windsor · 82 km away
Saint John · 87 km away
Soldiers Memorial Hospital is a full-service community hospital at 462 Main Street in Middleton, Nova Scotia, serving a population of approximately 40,000 people across Annapolis County. The emergency department operates 24/7 and is the primary acute care access point for the region, offering essential emergency services for urgent and non-life-threatening conditions. For complex or specialized care including cardiac, stroke, or trauma, patients may be referred to Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, which serves as the regional referral centre for Kings and Annapolis Counties.
24/7 Emergency Department, Blood Collection (by appointment, referral required), Diabetes Centre, Diagnostic Imaging — X-ray (referral and appointment required), Diagnostic Imaging — Ultrasound (referral required), EKG / Electrocardiogram (referral and appointment required), Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy (inpatient and outpatient), Mental Health and Addictions Services, Recovery Support Centre (substance use and gambling), Opioid Recovery Program (methadone and buprenorphine/naloxone), Community Support Program (children and adolescents), Prenatal Clinics, Primary Care Clinics, Well Woman Clinics, Palliative Care, Veterans' Long-Term Care (25 beds), Virtual Urgent Care (NS Health, non-life-threatening issues).
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On-site parking is available at Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Fee information was not confirmed publicly — check with the hospital directly on arrival. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible.
No public transit routes directly serving Soldiers Memorial Hospital have been identified. Middleton is a rural community; a personal vehicle or taxi is the most practical way to reach the hospital. Contact Kings Transit or Annapolis County for the most current local transportation options.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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