Soldiers Memorial Hospital

Best Times to Visit

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.

About Soldiers Memorial

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 Monday to Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 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.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Department (Mon to Sat, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), 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).

Amenities

• Cafeteria — full service Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; partial service Mon–Fri 2:30–5:25 p.m.; weekends and holidays partial service 8 a.m. to 5:25 p.m.
• Carousel Gift Shop — lobby, open Mon–Fri 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Chapel — Level 3; nursing staff can arrange chaplain or clergy contact
• ATM / Bank Machine — located in the lobby
• Free public WiFi
• Bedside phones available for patient rental (charges applied to home phone)
• Meals and snacks provided to all inpatients; special diets and food allergies accommodated
• 24/7 Switchboard and front desk registration

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Tips Before You Go

• Before visiting the ED, check nshealth.ca/temporaryclosures for any service updates, as community hospital hours can occasionally vary.
• For urgent but non-life-threatening issues, NS Health's Virtual Urgent Care is available as a convenient alternative to an in-person ED visit.
• If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you can reach the Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line 24/7 at 1-888-429-8167.
• Bring your Nova Scotia Health Card — it is required for emergency services at Soldiers Memorial Hospital. There are no additional fees for insured services.
• Visitor hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; outside these times, check with nursing staff before arriving to visit a patient.

What to Bring

• Nova Scotia Health Card (required for services)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Health insurance information for any non-insured services
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Comfortable clothing or a change of clothes for longer stays

Parking

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.

Getting There

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.