Leamington District Memorial Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, mid-morning to early afternoon on weekdays tends to be less busy at community hospitals. Arriving earlier in the day can reduce wait times during non-peak periods.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available for this location. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening and can wait, weekday mornings are generally calmer.

About Leamington District Memorial Hospital

Erie Shores HealthCare (formerly Leamington District Memorial Hospital) operates a 24-hour Emergency Department at 194 Talbot St W in Leamington, Ontario, serving residents across Essex County's South Shore from Harrow to Wheatley, Amherstburg, and Belle River. The ED is equipped to handle unscheduled and emergency health care needs for patients of all ages, with on-site mental health counsellors available to support patients and families during crisis situations. ESHC has earned recognition as the top-ranked hospital in Ontario for transferring admitted patients from the ED to inpatient beds, and consistently records the shortest emergency room wait times and best EMS offload times in the Windsor-Essex region.

Services & Specialties

24-hour Emergency Department, Mental health crisis counselling, Maternity and Newborn Clinic, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chemotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Medical Day Care clinics, Heart and Lung Care, Ambulatory and outpatient care, EMS and ambulance intake.

Amenities

• Cafeteria open Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–1:00 pm (closed weekends and holidays), located on the first floor via Main Entrance off Fader Street
• Vending machines located outside the cafeteria
• Wheelchair accessible entrance and elevators
• On-site mental health counsellors
• Pet visitation program available for patients upon request

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Tips Before You Go

• Erie Shores HealthCare consistently ranks #1 in Ontario for getting admitted patients from the ER to an inpatient bed — but arriving earlier in the day on weekdays can still help you avoid peak volumes.
• If you are travelling from Wheatley, Harrow, Amherstburg, or Belle River, ESHC is the primary community hospital for your South Essex Shore area — you do not need to travel to Windsor for most urgent care needs.
• Mental health counsellors are available on-site in the Emergency Department — do not hesitate to ask staff for support for yourself or a family member during a crisis visit.
• The cafeteria is only open weekdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm; if you anticipate a longer wait, bring snacks and water, or use the vending machines located just outside the cafeteria.
• If you have a pet that is important to your recovery or comfort, ask hospital staff about the pet visitation program — ESHC formally supports pet visits for patients' well-being.

What to Bring

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• List of current medications including dosages
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or referral letters
• List of known allergies
• Insurance information if applicable (e.g., extended health benefits)
• Phone charger and entertainment for potential wait times
• Snacks and a water bottle, especially for visits outside cafeteria hours

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.