St Marys Memorial Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be quieter at small community ERs. If your condition is not immediately life-threatening, arriving during off-peak hours can help reduce your wait.

Busier times: No historical data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and Monday mornings typically see higher patient volumes. Avoid these times for non-urgent concerns if possible.

About St Marys Memorial Hospital

St. Marys Memorial Hospital is a 20-bed acute and complex continuing care community hospital serving St. Marys and the surrounding Perth, Huron, Oxford, and Middlesex county areas. The emergency department, located in the South Wing on the main level, is staffed 24/7 by doctors, nurses, and health professionals who assess and treat injuries and serious illness. As part of the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, complex cases requiring advanced specialty care are typically stabilized here and transferred to the regional referral centre at Stratford General Hospital, approximately 11 km away.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute inpatient care, Complex continuing care and rehabilitation, Outpatient specialist clinics, Huron Perth Diabetes Education Program, Care coordination with Ontario Health atHome South West, Nursing care and therapy services, Wheelchair accessible facilities.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities
• On-site parking lot
• Care coordination services on site

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies — do not drive yourself if you are experiencing chest pain, stroke symptoms, or severe breathing difficulty.
• You can reach the ED directly at 519-284-1332 ext. 3328, or toll-free at 1-888-275-1102, before heading in if you have questions.
• This is a small community hospital — patients with complex cardiac, trauma, stroke, pediatric, or mental health emergencies may be stabilized and transferred to Stratford General Hospital for advanced care.
• No referral is needed to visit the emergency department; simply walk in. Most other hospital services require a medical referral or appointment.
• Most services at this hospital are covered by OHIP — bring your health card to speed up registration and avoid out-of-pocket billing complications.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Provincial drug benefit card or private insurance information
• A support person or trusted contact's phone number
• Phone charger or portable battery
• Comfortable clothing and a light jacket in case of a long wait

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.