Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital

580 Harwood Ave S, Ajax, ON (905) 683-2320

Current ER wait

2h 48m

5 waiting · 14 being treated

2h 48m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: Lakeridge Health · as of 5:45 a.m. EDT

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Source: Government of Ontario·high confidence·verified 1mo ago

Non-emergency options

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12-Hour Forecast

2h48
10am
2h41
11am
2h26
12pm
2h10
1pm
2h8
2pm
2h
3pm
1h46
4pm
1h33
5pm
1h32
6pm
1h40
7pm
1h50
8pm
1h59
9pm

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Saturdays 4pm avg ~2h 7m
Longest wait Tuesdays 4am avg ~4h 43m

Nearby Alternatives

Lakeridge Health - Whitby

Whitby · 6 km away

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Lakeridge Health - Oshawa

Oshawa · 14 km away

4h 30m

Scarborough Health Network - Centenary Hospital

Toronto · 16 km away

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Markham Stouffville Hospital

Markham · 18 km away

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the Scarborough Hospital - General Campus

Scarborough · 21 km away

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About Lakeridge Ajax Pickering

The Emergency Department at Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital in Ajax, Ontario operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and sees more than 75,000 patient visits annually, making it one of Durham Region's busiest community ERs. The department treats life-threatening injuries and severe illness, staffed by emergency physicians, nurses, crisis and social workers, consultants, and support personnel. Located at 580 Harwood Ave S, the hospital serves residents of Ajax, Pickering, and the surrounding eastern Greater Toronto Area communities.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient and outpatient surgery, Critical care / ICU, Cardiac care and regional cardiac services, Women's and children's health, Obstetrics and labour & delivery, Paediatrics, Inpatient mental health (22-bed unit), Outpatient mental health services, Cancer care, Diagnostic imaging, Laboratory services, Diabetes education, The Shoulder Centre, Continuing care and transitional restorative care, Dialysis, Pharmacy, Heliport access for critical transfers.

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Other Care Options

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital ER have a helipad?
Yes. The hospital has a ground-level heliport located to the southwest of the building near the wooded area. Patients arriving by air ambulance are transferred by ground ambulance from the heliport into the Emergency Department.
How busy is the Ajax Pickering Hospital Emergency Department?
Very busy. The ED was originally designed for 20,000 visits per year but now sees more than 75,000 annual visits, making it one of the highest-volume community ERs in Durham Region. Checking wait times before you visit is strongly recommended.
Does Ajax Pickering Hospital have inpatient mental health services?
Yes. In Fall 2019, Lakeridge Health opened a dedicated 22-bed inpatient mental health unit at Ajax Pickering Hospital to address growing demand for mental health care in Durham Region. Outpatient mental health services and crisis/social workers in the ED are also available.
Is parking free at Ajax Pickering Hospital?
Parking is not free, but discounted multi-day parking packages are available for patients, family members, and caregivers who visit frequently. These packages can be purchased at the Parking Pay Stations and align with Ontario Ministry of Health affordability requirements.
What bus routes serve Lakeridge Health Ajax Pickering Hospital?
Durham Region Transit routes 216, 224, 227, and 917 serve the hospital. The closest stops are at Harwood Northbound @ Emperor and Bayly Eastbound/Westbound @ Harwood/Commercial. The Ajax GO Train Station on the Lakeshore East line also provides regional access.
What specialties are available at Ajax Pickering Hospital beyond emergency care?
Ajax Pickering Hospital is a full-service community hospital offering cardiac care, obstetrics, paediatrics, cancer care, The Shoulder Centre, inpatient and outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, dialysis, diabetes education, mental health services, and laboratory services, among others.

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