Leamington ER Wait Times

2 emergency departments · ON · Live as of 4:45 p.m. EDT

Shortest in Leamington if you leave now

Avg 2h 36m · 19 waiting

In an emergency, call 911.

Erie Shores HealthCare

24/7 · 194 Talbot Street West

2h 36m

Leamington District Memorial Hospital

24/7 · 194 Talbot St W

1h 15m–3hPredicted

Leamington ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Leamington over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Leamington ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

2h36
8pm
3h2
9pm
3h26
10pm
3h38
11pm
3h34
12am
3h46
1am
4h
2am
3h55
3am
3h53
4am
3h48
5am
4h19
6am
4h53
7am

Projected from typical wait patterns across Leamington ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Leamington

Based on historical wait patterns across Leamington emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Wednesdays 2pm avg ~37m
Longest wait Saturdays 8am avg ~3h 14m

Nearby ERs Outside Leamington

Windsor Regional Hospital - Met Campus

Windsor · 43 km away

1h 7m

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance

Chatham · 52 km away

1h 18m

Windsor Regional Hospital - Ouellette Campus

Windsor · 45 km away

2h 25m

Emergency Rooms in Leamington

Leamington has 2 emergency departments — 2 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 2 currently has live wait time data. Right now, 19 people are waiting across Leamington emergency departments.

Wait time data for Leamington is sourced from individual hospital websites and updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Leamington use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Leamington

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Leamington ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Leamington right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Leamington right now is at Erie Shores HealthCare with an estimated wait of 2h 49m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Leamington?
Leamington has 2 emergency departments, 2 of which operate 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Leamington?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Leamington hospitals using data from individual hospital websites. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in Leamington?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Leamington is 2h 49m at Erie Shores HealthCare. The average across Leamington's reporting emergency departments is about 2h 36m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Leamington ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Leamington wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all Leamington ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside Leamington with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

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Urgent Care in Ontario

Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. Ontario publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.

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