West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Grimsby, ON

Current ER wait · Provincial Health

3h 15m

24/7

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Shortest wait Tuesdays 2pm avg ~58m
Longest wait Wednesdays 9am avg ~3h 27m

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169 Main St E, Grimsby, ON (905) 945-2253 Hospital website

About West Lincoln Memorial

West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, Ontario operates a 24/7 emergency department serving the West Niagara region from its modern, 192,000-square-foot facility at 169 Main St E. Opened in November 2025, the hospital is part of Hamilton Health Sciences and offers emergency care, a four-bed ICU, surgery, maternal and newborn services, and advanced diagnostic imaging. Patients requiring highly specialized care benefit from direct access to one of Canada's largest health systems through the HHS network.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) — 4 beds, Day Surgery — 3 operating rooms and a procedure room, Maternal and Newborn Program — Labour, Birth, Recovery and Postpartum (LBRP) rooms, Diagnostic Imaging — X-ray, CT scanning, ultrasound, mammography, echocardiography, Complex and Palliative Care, Outpatient Consultation Services, Indoor Ambulance Bay, Indigenous Healing Space, Referral Access to Hamilton Health Sciences Specialized Services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Lincoln Memorial Hospital's emergency department open 24 hours?
Yes, the emergency department at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
Is West Lincoln Memorial Hospital part of a larger health system?
Yes, WLMH is a site of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), one of the largest health care systems in Canada. This means patients who require specialized care beyond what is available on-site can be referred directly within the HHS network.
Does West Lincoln Memorial Hospital have private rooms?
Yes — the new WLMH, which opened in November 2025, is the first hospital in Ontario built with all single-patient private rooms. All 61 inpatient beds are in private rooms, offering greater privacy and comfort.
Does West Lincoln Memorial Hospital have maternity services?
Yes. The hospital has a Maternal and Newborn Program featuring four Labour, Birth, Recovery, and Postpartum (LBRP) rooms, six maternal and newborn suites, and eight bassinets. All stages of maternity care take place in the same room.
How do I get to West Lincoln Memorial Hospital by car?
Take the QEW to the Bartlett Avenue exit in Grimsby, head south on Bartlett Avenue to Main Street East, then turn right. The hospital is located approximately one kilometre along Main Street East on the right side, at 169 Main St E.
What does parking cost at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital?
Parking is a flat rate of $6.00, with no charge for the first 15 minutes. Pay at the parking machine and display your ticket face-up on your dashboard. Accessible parking is available near the main entrance.

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