Smooth Rock Falls Hospital

Smooth Rock Falls, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Smooth Rock Falls

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Nearby Alternatives

For specialized trauma, cardiac, or pediatric services not available at a community hospital, patients in the Cochrane District may be referred to larger regional facilities in northeastern Ontario.

TIMMINS AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL/L'HÔPITAL DE TIMMINS ET DU DISTRICT

Timmins · 90 km away

7h 43m

Kirkland and District Hospital

Kirkland Lake · 171 km away

3h 1m

Englehart and District Hospital Inc.

Englehart · 205 km away

1h 37m

About Smooth Rock Falls Hospital

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

Parking & Transit

On-site parking is available at 107 Kelly Rd. No fee information is publicly listed; contact the hospital at 705-338-2781 for current details.

Smooth Rock Falls is served by Ontario Northland passenger buses. A door-to-door transportation service for older adults in Smooth Rock Falls, Departure Lake, and Strickland is available through the hospital's Aging at Home program. No local transit route serves the hospital directly.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, community hospital ERs in smaller northern Ontario towns tend to be less busy during mid-morning on weekdays. Smooth Rock Falls Hospital is noted for shorter-than-average ER wait times overall.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods. Like most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. For non-urgent concerns, contacting the Falls Medical Clinic during regular hours may be more appropriate than visiting the ER.

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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.

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 using historical volumes, current patient counts, and staffing. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

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