Sherbrooke, NS · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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Patients requiring specialized or high-acuity care may be referred to a larger regional hospital in the area, located approximately 70 km from Sherbrooke.
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St. Mary's Memorial Hospital is a six-bed acute care facility located in Sherbrooke, Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, serving rural residents of the surrounding communities since 1949. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, supported by physicians and offering services including lab work, x-ray, EKG, blood collection, and telemedicine. As a small community hospital, St. Mary's is best suited for non-life-threatening emergencies; patients requiring cardiac, stroke, trauma, or specialized pediatric care may be transferred to a larger regional facility approximately 70 km away.
Free parking is available on-site at St. Mary's Memorial Hospital. Contact the hospital directly for details on accessible parking spaces.
Sherbrooke, NS is a small rural community in Guysborough County with no confirmed public transit service to the hospital. Patients are advised to arrange private transportation or contact Nova Scotia Health for assistance with transportation options.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less busy during mid-morning on weekdays. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling ahead or exploring telemedicine options.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, expect longer waits on weekday evenings, weekends, and holidays when staffing may be reduced and patient volumes can rise.
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.