Valley Regional Hospital

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About Valley Regional

Valley Regional Hospital is a 24/7 regional referral centre located at 150 Exhibition Street in Kentville, Nova Scotia, serving residents of Kings and Annapolis Counties as well as a broader catchment across western Nova Scotia. The Emergency Department provides acute and urgent care for patients of all ages, with access to intensive care, diagnostic imaging, surgical services, and specialist consultations on-site. This is the primary hospital hub for the Annapolis Valley, making it the appropriate destination for serious or complex emergencies in the region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), General Medicine and Surgery, Obstetrics and Women's Health, Pediatric Inpatient and Outpatient Services, Diagnostic Imaging (CT, X-ray, Ultrasound), Psychiatry and Mental Health Services, Community Mental Health and Addictions, Cancer Clinics, Orthopedic Assessment Clinic, Diabetes Centre, Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Asthma and COPD Care Centre (INSPIRED Program), Blood and Specimen Collection, Breast Screening, Physiotherapy, Pre-Admission Clinic, Postnatal Care, Early Mobility Program (65+), Pre-habilitation Clinic.

Amenities

• Cafeteria open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (closed weekends and holidays)
• Food kiosk open Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; weekends and holidays 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
• The Apple Cart gift shop (Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m. & 6:30–8 p.m.; Sun/holidays 1–4 p.m. & 6:30–8 p.m.)
• ATMs in the main lobby and in the Emergency Department
• Free public WiFi throughout the facility
• Chapel on Level 2, open 24 hours with chaplain on staff
• Vending machines
• TV and phone in patient rooms

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Tips Before You Go

• The Emergency Department has its own separate entrance — look for dedicated ED signage when arriving at the 150 Exhibition Street address.
• If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, the mental health mobile crisis line is available at 902-429-8167 or toll-free 1-888-429-8167 as an alternative first contact.
• Bring any current medications, health card (Nova Scotia MSI), and a list of known allergies to speed up triage and assessment.
• Under the Family Presence Policy, you can name up to two primary support persons who are welcome to be with you during your stay — inform staff of your choices on arrival.
• If you need a CT scan or specialist imaging beyond initial ED care, a referral from a physician or nurse practitioner is required — your ED team will coordinate this for you.

What to Bring

• Nova Scotia Health Card (MSI card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Health history summary or relevant medical records
• Contact information for your family doctor or primary care provider
• Phone charger or portable battery for extended waits
• Comfort items such as a sweater or snack for long waits

Parking

On-site parking is available at Valley Regional Hospital. Contact the hospital directly at 902-679-3315 for current parking rates and accessible space availability.

Getting There

Kings Transit Authority provides regional bus service throughout the Kentville area. Kings Point-to-Point Transit offers door-to-door service for Central and Eastern Kings County residents, including seniors and those with disabilities, and can be used for trips to medical appointments. Contact Kings Transit Authority for current routes and schedules serving the hospital.

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.