South Shore Regional Hospital

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About South Shore Regional

South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia operates a 24/7 Emergency Department and serves as the designated district trauma centre for the South Shore region. As a primary and secondary care facility, it provides a full range of acute services including intensive care, surgery, obstetrics, and mental health — making it the primary destination for serious and complex emergencies across the region. Residents of Bridgewater and surrounding rural communities rely on this hospital for both emergency and specialist care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, District trauma centre, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Inpatient surgery, Inpatient medicine, Obstetrics and Women and Children's Health, Inpatient mental health (depression, psychosis, bipolar, PTSD, eating disorders, addictions), Rapid Access TIA and Stroke Secondary Prevention Clinic, Diagnostic imaging: X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT Scan, MRI, Laboratory and blood collection services, Chronic pain management, Virtual care services, Endoscopy, Dialysis, Walk-in clinic (Ambulatory Care Unit, third floor, weekdays).

Amenities

• Cafeteria (basement level) — Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; closed weekends and holidays
• Vending machines (main level, across from gift shop)
• Gift shop (main level) — Monday to Friday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Saturday 1–4 p.m., Sunday 2–4 p.m.
• ATM / bank machine near main entrance
• Change machine near main entrance
• Quiet rooms for families and visitors
• Dial for Dining inpatient meal ordering (dial 844 from bedside phone)
• TV service available for inpatients (dial 1-866-223-3686)

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Tips Before You Go

• The Emergency Department is on the main level of the hospital — ring the bell upon arrival; if it is a life-threatening emergency, call 911 before coming in.
• For non-urgent medical issues, consider the walk-in clinic operated by Bridgewater-area physicians in the Ambulatory Care Unit on the third floor, available on weekdays.
• The hospital is undergoing a major expansion — allow extra time for parking and navigating the site, especially if it is your first visit.
• If you have a special diet or allergy, inform staff as soon as you arrive so your care team can accommodate your needs from the start.
• Bring your Nova Scotia Health card and any private insurance card; if you are seeking a private or semi-private room for inpatient admission, advise staff at the time of your booking call.

What to Bring

• Nova Scotia Health Card (CCP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• Private health insurance card (if applicable)
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Contact information for your family doctor
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Snacks and water for a potentially long wait

Parking

On-site parking is available at 90 Glen Allan Drive. An active $115.7-million redevelopment and expansion project is underway, so parking lot configurations may shift during construction phases. Allow extra time for navigation when visiting.

Getting There

Bridgewater Transit operates within the town. No specific route or confirmed stop directly at the hospital has been publicly confirmed. Contact Bridgewater Transit directly before your visit to confirm current routes serving 90 Glen Allan Drive.

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.

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.