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Smooth Rock Falls Hospital, located at 107 Kelly Rd in Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario, operates a 24/7 emergency department serving the broader Cochrane District with emergency, acute, and primary care services. The hospital is fully bilingual (English and French) and is recognized as a regional centre for medical access, offering notably shorter ER wait times — often measured in minutes — thanks in part to coordination with the attached Falls Medical Clinic. With 14 acute care beds and a medical staff of physicians on site, this community hospital is the appropriate destination for urgent and life-threatening conditions for residents of Smooth Rock Falls and surrounding northern Ontario communities.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Acute Care (14 beds), Long-Term Care Unit (20 beds), Physiotherapy, Diagnostic Imaging, Laboratory Services, Diabetes Education Program, Telemedicine, Bilingual Services (English and French), Withdrawal Management / Detoxification (North Cochrane Detoxification Centre), Aging at Home Program.
Amenities
On-site parking lot
Falls Medical Clinic attached to hospital
Long-Term Care Unit with hair salon and common areas
Bilingual services in English and French
PharmaChoice Pharmacy nearby at 133 Fifth Street, Smooth Rock Falls
Smooth Rock Falls Hospital is known for short ER wait times — often measured in minutes — making it a practical choice for urgent care in the Cochrane District.
The Falls Medical Clinic is attached to the hospital but is not a walk-in clinic; it focuses on family care and minor illnesses for registered patients. Go to the ER for urgent or unscheduled needs.
All services at the hospital are available in both English and French — don't hesitate to request care in your preferred language.
If you require pharmacy services, the nearest option is PharmaChoice at 133 Fifth Street in Smooth Rock Falls, just a short distance from the hospital.
Older adults in Smooth Rock Falls, Departure Lake, or Strickland may be eligible for door-to-door transportation to the hospital through the Aging at Home program — inquire in advance.
What to Bring
Valid Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
All current medication bottles or a detailed medication list
Photo ID
List of known allergies
Emergency contact information
Any relevant medical history documents or recent test results
Payment method for any incidental costs
Warm clothing or a comfort item for potential wait times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Smooth Rock Falls Hospital emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at Smooth Rock Falls Hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Does Smooth Rock Falls Hospital offer bilingual services?
Yes, the hospital is officially bilingual. All services — including emergency care, acute care, and long-term care — are available in both English and French.
What is the Falls Medical Clinic and is it a walk-in clinic?
The Falls Medical Clinic is attached to Smooth Rock Falls Hospital and focuses on family and community health care. It is not a walk-in clinic — it serves registered patients. For unscheduled urgent care, the hospital ER is the appropriate option.
Does Smooth Rock Falls Hospital have a pharmacy on site?
There is no confirmed on-site pharmacy at the hospital itself. The nearest pharmacy is PharmaChoice, located at 133 Fifth Street in Smooth Rock Falls.
What specialized services does Smooth Rock Falls Hospital offer beyond emergency care?
Beyond 24/7 emergency and acute care, the hospital offers physiotherapy, telemedicine, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, a Diabetes Education Program, a 20-bed Long-Term Care Unit, and oversees the North Cochrane Detoxification Centre for withdrawal management services.
Is transportation available to Smooth Rock Falls Hospital for seniors?
Yes. The hospital's Aging at Home program offers a door-to-door transportation service for older adults living in Smooth Rock Falls, Departure Lake, and Strickland. Contact the hospital at 705-338-2781 for more information.