Palmerston, ON · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
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Palmerston and District Hospital, located at 500 Whites Rd in Palmerston, Ontario, operates a 24/7 emergency department serving approximately 15,000 residents across Wellington North, Minto, Mapleton, and surrounding rural communities. As part of the Wellington Health Care Alliance and North Wellington Health Care, this fully accredited 15-bed community hospital provides primary and secondary emergency care assessed by physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. It is best suited for patients requiring urgent but non-complex care, with access to specialist consulting staff in General Surgery, Internal Medicine, and several other disciplines — though highly complex or specialized cases may require transfer to a larger regional centre.
Parking at Palmerston and District Hospital is free of charge. The hospital is wheelchair accessible. Contact the hospital at (519) 343-2030 for details on accessible parking spaces.
Palmerston is a small rural community with no identified public transit routes serving 500 Whites Rd. Personal or pre-arranged transportation is required. Contact the hospital or the local municipality to inquire about any available community transportation options.
No historical wait time data is currently available for this emergency department. Generally, rural community ERs tend to experience lower volumes than urban hospitals. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are typically less busy at community hospitals. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 immediately regardless of time.
No historical data is available to identify peak hours at this facility. As a general pattern, emergency departments across Ontario tend to be busiest on Monday mornings, weekend evenings, and during winter cold and flu season. Plan accordingly when possible.
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.