Kings County Memorial Hospital

Montague, PE · Open 24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week

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About Kings County Memorial Hospital

Kings County Memorial Hospital (KCMH) is a 30-bed community hospital located at 409 MacIntyre Avenue in Montague, Prince Edward Island, operating the only emergency department east of Charlottetown on PEI. The ER serves adults and children across Eastern PEI, including surrounding rural communities and seasonal visitors, providing emergency, inpatient, and ambulatory care under Health PEI. Patients with complex or critical conditions may be stabilized and transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, approximately 45 minutes west.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency care for adults and children Inpatient care (30-bed facility) Ambulatory care services Emergency stabilization and transfer coordination General medical care Community-based urgent and acute care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

KCMH is a small community hospital and surface lot parking is expected to be available on-site. Contact the hospital directly at (902) 838-0777 to confirm current parking availability and accessibility options.

Montague is a rural community and no public transit routes to KCMH have been published. Visitors are advised to arrange personal transportation. Contact local transit authorities for any available options.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for KCMH. As a general guide, early weekday mornings tend to be quieter at community ERs. If your situation is non-urgent, calling 811 first can help you determine the best time and place to seek care.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for KCMH. Like most ERs, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes. Summer months may bring added demand from tourists visiting Eastern PEI. For non-urgent concerns, consider calling 811 to avoid peak periods.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kings County Memorial Hospital the only ER in Eastern PEI?
Yes. KCMH in Montague operates the only emergency department on PEI east of Charlottetown, making it the primary emergency resource for residents and visitors throughout Eastern Prince Edward Island.
What happens if I need specialist care at KCMH?
As a community hospital, KCMH has a physician complement of eight but limited on-site specialist coverage. Patients requiring specialist or advanced care may be stabilized at KCMH and transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown, approximately 45 minutes away.
Can children be treated at the KCMH emergency department?
Yes, the KCMH emergency department provides emergency medical services for both adults and children. However, for complex pediatric cases, transfer to a larger facility in Charlottetown may be arranged.
Should I call ahead before going to the KCMH ER?
For non-urgent concerns, you are encouraged to call Health PEI's nurse line at 811 first. A registered nurse can assess your symptoms and advise whether an ER visit is necessary, potentially saving you a wait.
Is there a new hospital being built to replace KCMH in Montague?
The Province of PEI has purchased land in Three Rivers, near Montague off Route 4, where a new community health centre and replacement hospital are planned. Timelines have not yet been confirmed, and KCMH continues to serve the community at its current location in the meantime.
What is the phone number for Kings County Memorial Hospital?
You can reach Kings County Memorial Hospital directly at (902) 838-0777. For non-urgent medical advice at any time, call Health PEI's 24/7 nurse line at 811.

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 Prince Edward Island 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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