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.
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
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
Parking
On-site parking is available for patients and visitors at 194 Talbot St W. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible. Contact Erie Shores HealthCare directly at (519) 326-2373 for current parking rates and lot details.
Getting There
No confirmed public transit routes to this facility are available in current sources. Patients are advised to contact Leamington Transit or Essex County transit services directly for route information to 194 Talbot St W, Leamington.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leamington District Memorial Hospital the same as Erie Shores HealthCare?
Yes. Leamington District Memorial Hospital has been rebranded as Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) and continues to operate at the same location: 194 Talbot St W, Leamington, ON. All emergency and hospital services remain at this address.
How does the Erie Shores HealthCare ER compare to other Ontario hospitals for wait times?
ESHC has been ranked number one in Ontario for the speed at which admitted patients are transferred from the Emergency Department to an inpatient bed. It also holds the shortest ER wait times and the best EMS ambulance offload times in the Windsor-Essex region.
Does the Erie Shores HealthCare Emergency Department offer mental health support?
Yes. Mental health counsellors are available on-site in the Emergency Department at Erie Shores HealthCare. They can assist patients and their families in managing crisis situations during an ED visit.
Which communities does the Erie Shores HealthCare Emergency Department serve?
The ESHC Emergency Department is the primary acute care hospital for communities along Essex County's South Shore, including Leamington, Harrow, Wheatley, Amherstburg, and Belle River, as well as the broader Essex County area.
Is there a cafeteria or food available at Erie Shores HealthCare?
Yes, there is a cafeteria on the first floor, accessible through the Main Entrance off Fader Street. It is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and is closed on weekends and holidays. Vending machines are also available outside the cafeteria for after-hours visits.
Can I bring my pet to visit a patient at Erie Shores HealthCare?
Erie Shores HealthCare offers a pet visitation program for patients who request it, recognizing the important role pets play in mental health and recovery. Ask a staff member or the care team to arrange a pet visit for an eligible inpatient.
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.
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