Quinte Health Care - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital

403 Main St E, Picton, ON (613) 476-1008
PREDICTED Moderate confidence
44m – 2h 29m
Most likely 1h 34m
Typically 1h 9m – 2h 2m at this hospital

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Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy at rural community emergency departments. If your condition is not life-threatening, visiting during off-peak hours may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is currently available. As with most emergency departments, Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and weekends tend to see higher volumes. Summer months may also be busier given Prince Edward County's popularity as a tourist destination.

Nearby Alternatives

Belleville General Hospital

Belleville · 24 km away

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Lennox and Addington County General Hospital

Napanee · 28 km away

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Quinte Healthcare Corporation - Trenton Memorial Hospital

Trenton · 37 km away

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Kingston General Hospital

Kingston · 56 km away

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Hotel Dieu Hospital - Religious Hospitallers of Saint Joseph of the Hotel Dieu of Kingston

Kingston · 57 km away

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About Quinte Health Care - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital

Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) is a 24/7 community hospital located at 403 Main St E in Picton, Ontario, serving residents of Prince Edward County and the surrounding rural region. As part of the Quinte Health network, it provides emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, inpatient care, and dialysis services to a catchment of approximately 165,000 people across Prince Edward and Hastings Counties. Patients requiring higher-level care such as cardiac, trauma, or advanced surgical services are typically referred to Belleville General Hospital or Kingston Health Sciences Centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, Inpatient Care (18 beds), Laboratory Services, Endoscopy, Dialysis (South East Regional Renal Program), Ambulatory Care, Referral coordination to Belleville General Hospital and Trenton Memorial Hospital.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Emergency Department at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital open 24/7?
Yes, the Emergency Department at PECMH in Picton is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After 5:00 PM, all patients must use the Emergency Department entrance.
Can I receive dialysis treatment at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital?
Yes. PECMH houses a Dialysis Unit as part of the South East Regional Renal Program, administered through Kingston Health Sciences Centre. County residents can receive dialysis treatment three times per week on-site, eliminating the need to travel to Belleville or Kingston.
What happens if I need care that PECMH cannot provide?
As a community-level hospital, PECMH does not have dedicated trauma, cardiac, or advanced surgical units. Patients requiring higher-level care will be stabilized and referred to Belleville General Hospital or Kingston Health Sciences Centre for further treatment.
Is there a new hospital being built to replace the current PECMH?
Yes. A new 97,000-square-foot, 23-bed acute care hospital is currently under construction adjacent to the existing building and is expected to open in 2027. It will be the first all-mass timber acute care hospital in North America. The existing hospital remains fully operational during construction.
Is parking free at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital?
Yes, free parking is available at the sides and rear of the hospital building, as well as in the Clinic parking lot next door. There is no paid parking structure at this facility.
How do I get to PECMH if I don't have a car?
Prince Edward County does not have a dedicated public transit system with routes to the hospital. Patients without personal vehicles are advised to use local taxi or ride-share services to reach PECMH at 403 Main St E in Picton.

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