Kincardine Hospital

About Kincardine Hospital

Kincardine Hospital, the Kincardine site of South Bruce Grey Health Centre, is a 22-bed rural community hospital located at 1199 Queen St N in Kincardine, Ontario, serving approximately 44,000 residents plus seasonal visitors and tourists across Bruce County. The Emergency Department operates 24/7 with a physician on site at all times and nursing staff certified in Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), providing advanced trauma assessment and management. Patients with complex or highly specialized needs may be referred to larger regional centres, but the hospital handles a full range of acute emergency care with personalized attention typical of a smaller rural facility.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department with physician on site, Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)-certified nursing staff, CT (Computerized Tomography) — 64-slice scanner, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory and Outpatient Collections, Cardiorespiratory Services, Outpatient Cardiology Clinic, Ontario Breast Screening Program (Mammography), Bone Densitometry, Pulmonary Function Testing, Urology Clinic, Physiotherapy, Diabetes Support (in partnership with Diabetes Grey Bruce), Outpatient Mental Health Services, Surgical Services, Nutritional Services, Pastoral/Chaplain Care, Ontario Health atHome South West Care Coordinators on site.

Amenities

• Pastoral/chaplain care services on site
• McKechnie Pharmacy in the adjacent Hawthorne Community Clinic building (east of the hospital)
• Parking pay stations inside the hospital at both main entrances
• Ontario Health atHome South West care coordinators on site

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Tips Before You Go

• A physician is on site at Kincardine Hospital's ER 24/7, so you will be seen by a doctor — not just triaged and sent home to wait for a callback.
• Pre-pay your $3 parking fee at one of the indoor pay stations before you leave the building to avoid delays at the exit gate.
• If you visit frequently (e.g., for a family member's stay), ask Registration about 10- or 30-day parking passes to save time and hassle.
• A pharmacy (McKechnie Pharmacy) is located in the adjacent Hawthorne Community Clinic building just east of the hospital — convenient for filling prescriptions after your ER visit.
• If you may need home care services after discharge, ask about the Ontario Health atHome South West care coordinators who are available on site to help plan your transition home.
• For non-emergency questions or to confirm amenity availability before your visit, call the hospital directly at 519-396-3331.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Photo ID (driver's licence or passport)
• List of current medications, dosages, and any known allergies
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging from other providers
• Insurance or extended health benefit information if applicable
• Phone charger or portable battery pack for long waits
• Comfortable clothing or a change of clothes
• Cash or debit/credit card for the $3 parking fee

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.