Stevenson Memorial Hospital

Alliston, ON · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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Open 24/7

This emergency department is open around the clock.

Current ER Wait Ontario Health
3h 57m moderate
🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Alliston

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Nearby Alternatives

Patients requiring a higher level of trauma care or complex specialty services may be transferred to a larger regional hospital in the greater Simcoe County or Barrie area.

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

Barrie · 30 km away

7h 49m

Headwaters Health Care Centre - Headwaters Orangeville

Orangeville · 31 km away

2h 43m

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital

Collingwood · 46 km away

1h 41m

About Stevenson Memorial

Stevenson Memorial Hospital is a fully accredited community hospital located at 200 Fletcher Cres in Alliston, Ontario, serving a growing catchment area that includes New Tecumseth, Essa, Innisfil, Adjala-Tosorontio, and CFB Borden — approximately one hour north of Toronto. The 24/7 emergency department handles nearly 40,000 visits annually and provides acute care, maternity services, day surgery, cardiac care, and mental health support for low-to-moderate acuity patients. For complex trauma or high-acuity cases requiring a higher level of care, patients may be transferred to a regional centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Acute Inpatient Care (38 beds) Birthing Suite and Maternal Child Care (Level 1 Obstetrics) Day Surgery Cardiac Services Diagnostic Imaging Laboratory Services Outpatient Mental Health Program Psychiatric Consultation Services Dialysis Unit Physiotherapy Sleep Clinic Outpatient Clinics Pharmacy Palliative and Chronic Disease Support

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Stevenson Memorial Hospital offers visitor parking in both upper and lower surface lots, managed by Precise ParkLink using Pay-and-Display meters. For parking support, visit parkingsupport.ca. Current rates are posted at the lot meters — confirm before your visit. A ground-level helipad is located south of the water tower; air transport patients are transferred by ambulance to the emergency department.

Alliston is a smaller community with limited public transit options. Patients relying on public transit should contact the Town of New Tecumseth or check local transit schedules before visiting. The hospital's transportation page at stevensonhospital.ca/transportation may have updated guidance.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, weekday mornings (8 a.m.–noon) tend to be less busy at community ERs. If your situation is not immediately life-threatening, use the real-time wait tracker at smh-predict.oculys.com before heading in.

🔴 Busier times

Evening hours (5–10 p.m.) and weekend afternoons are typically the busiest times at community emergency departments as walk-in clinics close and after-work patients arrive. The Alliston area also sees seasonal population increases that can affect ER volumes.

Tips Before You Go

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the emergency department entrance at Stevenson Memorial Hospital?
Stevenson Memorial Hospital is located at 200 Fletcher Cres, Alliston, ON. The emergency department is open 24/7. Follow signage on-site for the ER entrance; if in doubt, call 705-435-3377 before arriving.
Can I check the ER wait time before I go to Stevenson Memorial Hospital?
Yes. Real-time emergency department wait times are available online at smh-predict.oculys.com. The wait time shown is the estimated time between triage nurse assessment and seeing a physician.
Does Stevenson Memorial Hospital have a maternity or labour and delivery unit?
Yes. SMH has an on-site birthing suite providing Level 1 obstetrical care for low-risk pregnancies of 36 weeks gestational age or greater. Care is delivered by a team of midwives, nurses, obstetricians, and anesthetists. The hospital is recognized for some of the highest maternity patient satisfaction scores in Ontario.
Does Stevenson Memorial Hospital offer mental health services in the ER or outpatient setting?
SMH offers an outpatient mental health program that includes individual counselling, skills-based and psychotherapy groups, and psychiatric consultation — a physician referral is required. For a mental health crisis, the emergency department is available 24/7.
Is Stevenson Memorial Hospital being expanded?
Yes. A major redevelopment project is underway that will result in an approximately 146,200 sq ft facility — tripling the current footprint. The expansion will increase inpatient bed capacity by 20%, add 100% private inpatient rooms, and improve the environment for emergency and maternity patients to meet the needs of the rapidly growing New Tecumseth community.
What communities does Stevenson Memorial Hospital serve?
SMH is the primary hospital for residents of New Tecumseth, Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa, Innisfil, and Canadian Forces Base Borden. It is located approximately one hour north of downtown Toronto and serves a catchment area that has grown by 28% since 2016, making New Tecumseth one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada.

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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