North Wellington Health Care - Louise Marshall Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested during mid-morning on weekdays. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling (519) 323-2210 before visiting.

Busier times: Without historical wait data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting during daytime weekday hours may result in shorter waits.

About North Wellington Health Care - Louise Marshall Hospital

Louise Marshall Hospital is a fully accredited 15-bed community hospital in Mount Forest, Ontario, serving approximately 15,000 residents across the Wellington North catchment area with 24/7 emergency care. The Emergency Department sees over 11,000 patients per year and provides medical, surgical, and emergency services supported by radiology, anesthesiology, pathology, and Geriatric Emergency Management. As a rural community hospital, it is well-suited for urgent and acute care needs, though patients requiring advanced trauma, cardiac, or stroke intervention may be transferred to a larger regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, General Surgery consultations, Internal Medicine consultations, Obstetrics and Gynecology consultations, Pediatrics consultations, Urology consultations, Neurology consultations, ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) consultations, Radiology and Digital Imaging, Laboratory services, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Oncology department, Operating room, Geriatric Emergency Management, Inpatient and outpatient care, Up to 50 specialist clinics per month, Pharmacy department, Spiritual care services.

Amenities

• On-site pharmacy department
• Spiritual care services

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Tips Before You Go

• Louise Marshall Hospital serves a rural catchment of about 15,000 people — for non-life-threatening issues, calling ahead to (519) 323-2210 can help you understand your options before making the trip.
• If you or a loved one requires specialized trauma, cardiac, or stroke care, be aware that you may be stabilized here and then transferred to a larger regional hospital — inform ER staff of any known conditions promptly.
• Parking is free on-site, so you won't need to worry about payment or meter time limits during your visit.
• Mount Forest has no public transit, so arrange a ride in advance if you do not have access to a personal vehicle — especially for nighttime visits.
• The hospital hosts up to 50 specialist clinics per month, so if you have a non-emergency need, ask your family physician about referral options available through Louise Marshall Hospital rather than traveling to a larger city.

What to Bring

• Ontario health card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or referral letters
• Personal comfort items for potential wait times (phone charger, snacks, water)
• Insurance or benefits information if applicable
• A trusted family member or friend who can assist with communication if needed

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.