Groves Memorial Community Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at community hospital ERs. If your concern is non-urgent, consider calling your family doctor or using the Virtual ED option first.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings typically see higher patient volumes. Avoid visiting the ER for minor concerns during these peak periods when possible — the Virtual ED may be an appropriate alternative.

About Groves Memorial Community Hospital

Groves Memorial Community Hospital operates a 24/7 emergency department at its modern 152,000 sq ft facility at 131 Frederick Campbell St in Fergus, Ontario, serving Centre Wellington and the surrounding rural communities. The ER provides physician-led assessment and treatment for life-threatening injuries and severe illness, supported by on-site CT scanning, advanced diagnostic imaging, and a Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) nurse program for senior patients. As a community hospital, patients requiring major trauma intervention, cardiac procedures, or neurosurgery may be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre such as Guelph General Hospital.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Obstetrical and labour & delivery care (24/7), CT scanning and diagnostic imaging, Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) nurse program, On-site laboratory services, Day surgery and surgical services, Oncology unit, Complex continuing care, Ambulatory care clinics, Physiotherapy, Spiritual care services, Virtual Emergency Department (for select non-urgent concerns).

Amenities

• Modern 152,000 sq ft facility opened August 2020
• Bright, healing environment backing onto the Elora Cataract Trailway
• Spiritual care services on-site
• Volunteer support through the Groves Hospital Volunteer Association (GHVA)
• Enhanced isolation facilities for infection control
• Call 519-843-2010 to confirm cafeteria hours, ATM, Wi-Fi, and retail pharmacy availability

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Tips Before You Go

• Use the Virtual Emergency Department option for minor concerns if you cannot reach your primary care provider — this can save you a trip to the physical ER for lower-acuity issues.
• If you or a loved one is a senior, know that a dedicated Geriatric Emergency Management (GEM) nurse is available in the ED to assess frail or at-risk older patients and connect them with appropriate services.
• The ER doubled in size with the 2020 facility opening, but as a rural community hospital, arrival times during evenings and weekends may still be longer — consider calling ahead for non-urgent guidance.
• Bring a complete and current list of all medications, including dosages, as this significantly speeds up triage and physician assessment.
• Patients with suspected major trauma, stroke symptoms, or cardiac emergencies may be stabilized and transferred to Guelph General Hospital or another regional centre — paramedics can advise on the best destination when calling 911.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Contact information for your family doctor or specialist
• A trusted support person or family member if possible
• Snacks and water for potential wait times
• A phone charger or portable battery pack

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 Ontario health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.