Richards Landing, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week
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Matthews Memorial Hospital in Richards Landing, Ontario is a small rural community hospital serving St. Joseph Island and the surrounding North Shore region, operating as part of the North Shore Health Network (NSHN). The emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, staffed by general practitioners on call and a nurse practitioner, with two observation beds for patient assessment and stabilization. Patients with complex or highly specialized needs may require transfer to a larger regional facility such as Sault Area Hospital, but Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN) services help connect local patients with specialists remotely.
Parking at Matthews Memorial Hospital is street-only along Richards Street — there are no designated on-site or handicap-accessible parking spaces. Patients with mobility needs should plan accordingly and arrange assistance if required. The hospital entrance is accessible via an automatic door button.
Richards Landing is a small rural community on St. Joseph Island with no public transit service. Access to Matthews Memorial Hospital is by personal vehicle or pre-arranged transportation only. Plan your route in advance, especially in winter months.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested during mid-morning on weekdays. For non-urgent concerns, calling ahead at 705-246-2570 may help you gauge current busyness.
No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see increased patient volumes. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, consider calling 705-246-2570 or using Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) before visiting.
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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.