Erie Shores HealthCare is a 72-bed community hospital located at 194 Talbot Street West in Leamington, Ontario, serving residents along Essex County's South Shore from Harrow to Wheatley, Amherstburg, and Belle River. The Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals providing assessment and treatment for life-threatening injuries and severe illness. Notably ranked first in Ontario for the speed of moving admitted patients from the ED to inpatient beds, Erie Shores consistently achieves the shortest emergency room wait times and best EMS offload times in the Windsor-Essex region.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Maternity and Newborn Clinic, General Surgery, Surgical Clinics, Chemotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Day Care Clinics, Heart and Lung Care, Laboratory Services, Ambulatory Care, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatric Assessment (Emergency Department), On-site Pharmacy, Outpatient Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services.
Amenities
Cafeteria (open Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM; closed weekends and holidays)
Erie Shores HealthCare is ranked #1 in Ontario for ED-to-inpatient bed transfer times, making it one of the most efficient ERs in the province — but always check real-time wait times before heading in.
If you need psychiatric support, a psychiatric assessment nurse is available in the Emergency Department who can connect you to community resources. Note that inpatient psychiatric admissions are transferred to Windsor.
Bring your valid OHIP card — all insured services are provided at no cost upon presentation of your card.
Cafeteria hours are limited (Monday–Friday, 9 AM–1 PM only), so consider bringing snacks and drinks for yourself and anyone accompanying you, especially on weekends or evenings.
Parking is available off Fader Street on both the north and east sides of the hospital at a flat rate of $5.00 per day — bring cash or be prepared to pay upon arrival.
What to Bring
Valid OHIP card or other provincial health insurance card
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
Health card for any dependents you are bringing
Snacks and water (especially if visiting outside cafeteria hours)
Phone charger or portable battery pack for a potentially long wait
Comfort items such as a book, headphones, or a blanket
Parking
Public parking is available on the north and east sides of the hospital, both accessible via gates off Fader Street. Accessible parking spaces are available in both lots. Parking costs $5.00 per day.
Getting There
No specific public transit routes serving Erie Shores HealthCare have been confirmed. The hospital is centrally located in Leamington at 194 Talbot Street West. Patients are advised to contact the Municipality of Leamington for current local transit options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Erie Shores HealthCare have the shortest ER wait times in the region?
Yes. Erie Shores HealthCare has been recognized for having the shortest emergency room wait times and best EMS offload times in the Windsor-Essex region, and has ranked first in Ontario for the speed at which admitted patients are moved from the ED into inpatient beds.
Is there psychiatric support available in the Erie Shores HealthCare Emergency Department?
Yes. A psychiatric assessment nurse is available in the Emergency Department to conduct psychiatric assessments and connect patients to community resources. Patients who require inpatient psychiatric admission are transferred to a facility in Windsor for that level of care.
Which communities does Erie Shores HealthCare serve?
Erie Shores HealthCare primarily serves communities along Essex County's South Shore, including Leamington, Harrow, Wheatley, Amherstburg, and Belle River, as well as the broader Essex County region.
Is there parking at Erie Shores HealthCare and how much does it cost?
Yes. Public parking is available on the north and east sides of the hospital, both accessible via Fader Street. Accessible parking is available in both areas. The cost is $5.00 per day.
Does Erie Shores HealthCare offer services in French?
Yes. Erie Shores HealthCare provides services in both English and French.
Can patients bring their pets to visit them at Erie Shores HealthCare?
Yes, under certain conditions. Erie Shores HealthCare has a pet visitation program for dogs and cats. Patients must request a Patient Pet Information form and provide proof of up-to-date pet vaccinations in advance. This policy does not apply to Service Animals, which are always permitted.
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. 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.
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