Clinton Public Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be less busy at small community emergency departments. Arriving earlier in the operating day (shortly after 8 AM) may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available. Late afternoon and early evening (closer to the 8 PM closing time) may be busier as patients try to be seen before the department closes for the night.

About Clinton Public Hospital

Clinton Public Hospital, part of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, operates a community-level emergency department serving Clinton and the surrounding Huron County region. The 20-bed facility provides acute, complex continuing care, and rehabilitation services in an intimate rural hospital setting. Patients with complex or high-acuity needs may be transferred to Stratford General Hospital or another regional centre within the HPHA network.

Services & Specialties

Emergency Medicine, Acute Medical Care, Day Surgery, Ambulatory Care, Complex Continuing Care, Rehabilitation Services, Therapy Services, Ontario Health atHome Care Coordination (on-site).

Amenities

• On-site Care Coordinators from Ontario Health atHome South West
• Contact the hospital directly at 519-272-8210 for cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, and Wi-Fi availability

Other Care Options

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Tips Before You Go

• The Emergency Department is open 8 AM to 8 PM daily — if you need emergency care outside these hours, call 911 immediately.
• For non-emergency medical needs, consider calling ahead to confirm appropriate services are available at Clinton Public Hospital before making the trip.
• Complex or specialized cases may be referred to Stratford General Hospital — the HPHA's larger regional site — so be prepared for a possible transfer.
• On-site Care Coordinators from Ontario Health atHome can help connect you to community health supports after your visit.
• Clinton is a rural community, so plan your travel in advance — public transit is not available and personal vehicle or ride-share is recommended.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Insurance information (for non-OHIP-covered services)
• Personal comfort items for potential wait times
• Emergency contact information

Parking

On-site surface parking is typical for this small rural facility in Clinton, ON. Contact the hospital directly at 519-272-8210 for current parking details and accessibility information.

Getting There

Clinton is a small rural municipality in Huron County with no confirmed public transit routes serving 98 Shipley St. Personal vehicle, taxi, or ride-share are the primary means of access.

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.

This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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