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.
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.
Amenities
PECMH Volunteer Auxiliary
Contact hospital at (613) 476-1008 to confirm cafeteria, ATM, pharmacy, or Wi-Fi availability before visiting
If you arrive after 5:00 PM, use the Emergency Department entrance — it is the only access point open at that time.
For serious conditions such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, consider whether transport directly to Belleville General Hospital or Kingston Health Sciences Centre may be more appropriate for your level of care.
County residents requiring dialysis can receive treatment at PECMH three times per week through the South East Regional Renal Program — no need to travel to Belleville or Kingston for this service.
Free parking is readily available on the sides and rear of the building, so parking should not be a concern during your visit.
Call (613) 476-1008 before visiting to confirm available on-site amenities such as cafeteria or pharmacy services, as this is a smaller community hospital.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence)
Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
List of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or imaging results
Insurance information if applicable (e.g., extended health or travel coverage)
Phone charger or portable battery
Snacks and water, as wait times can vary
Parking
Free parking is available at the sides and rear of the building, as well as in the adjacent Clinic parking lot. No paid parking structures exist at this facility.
Getting There
Prince Edward County is a rural community with no dedicated public transit routes to the hospital. Patients are advised to arrange their own transportation via personal vehicle, local taxi, or ride-share services. The hospital is located on Main Street East in downtown Picton.
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.
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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