Chatham-Kent Health Alliance - Wallaceburg

Wallaceburg, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait Ontario Health
25m quick
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Wallaceburg

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring more specialized or complex care may be directed to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance's larger Chatham campus or other regional hospitals in Southwestern Ontario.

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

Chatham · 27 km away

3h

Erie Shores HealthCare

Leamington · 63 km away

1h 49m

Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus

Windsor · 62 km away

2h 22m

About CKHA Wallaceburg

The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Wallaceburg Site, located at 325 Margaret Avenue, operates a 24/7 Level 1 Emergency Department serving residents of Wallaceburg, South Lambton, Walpole Island, and the broader Chatham-Kent region. The ED is supported by a 5-bed inpatient Medicine Unit staffed around the clock, along with on-site laboratory, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. Patients with complex needs such as cardiac events or major trauma may be stabilized and transferred to the larger Chatham campus or a regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Level 1 Emergency Department 5-bed inpatient Medicine Unit Laboratory services Diagnostic imaging Ambulatory care (minor excisions, medical day care) Respiratory services Rehabilitation therapy Multiple unit blood transfusion services Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Pay-and-display parking kiosks are available on-site, with municipally-operated meters also available on and around the property. Rates are $3.50 for the first hour, $2.50 for the second hour, and $1.50 for each additional hour, to a daily maximum of $7.50 for 12 hours. Multi-day H PASS parking passes are available for 5, 10, or 30-day increments and can be purchased at the Admitting desk. Designated accessible parking is available near the main entrance.

No specific public transit routes to 325 Margaret Avenue have been confirmed. Patients are advised to check with Chatham-Kent Transit for current route information to the Wallaceburg Site. The nearest cross streets are Dora Drive and Margaret Avenue.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, community hospital emergency departments tend to be less busy in the early morning hours (between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.) on weekdays. Checking real-time wait times before leaving home is always recommended.

🔴 Busier times

Without historical data, specific peak times cannot be confirmed. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening, consider avoiding these periods when possible.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Wallaceburg Site emergency department open 24 hours a day?
Yes. The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Wallaceburg Site operates a 24/7 Emergency Department, seven days a week including holidays. No appointment is needed to visit the ED.
What level of emergency department is the Wallaceburg Site?
The Wallaceburg Site ED is designated as a Level 1 Emergency Department, supported by a 5-bed inpatient Medicine Unit staffed around the clock.
Do I need a referral to visit the Wallaceburg emergency department?
No referral is required for the Emergency Department. However, all other services at the Wallaceburg Site — including ambulatory care, rehabilitation, and diagnostic imaging — do require a referral from a physician.
What services are available at the Wallaceburg Site besides the ER?
In addition to the 24/7 ED, the site offers laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, respiratory services, ambulatory surgery care (such as minor excisions), medical day care including blood transfusions, rehabilitation therapy, and Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine.
Is the Wallaceburg hospital accessible for patients with mobility needs?
Yes. The Wallaceburg Site features a wheelchair-accessible automatic main entrance, elevator access, barrier-free washrooms, and designated accessible parking spaces located near the entrance.
Will I be transferred to Chatham if my condition is serious?
Patients with complex conditions such as major trauma, cardiac emergencies, or needs requiring specialized surgery may be stabilized at the Wallaceburg ED and then transferred to the CKHA Chatham campus or an appropriate regional centre for further care.

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 Ontario 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.

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