Western Hospital

Alberton, PE · Emergency Department: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 7 days a week. Overnight hours (8 PM – 8 AM) are covered by Island EMS Rapid Response Unit with Advanced Care Paramedics. For life-threatening emergencies at any hour, call 9-1-1.

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📍 Alberton

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About Western Hospital

Western Hospital is a 25-bed community hospital at 148 Poplar St in Alberton, PEI, serving approximately 8,000 residents of West Prince and visitors to the region. The emergency department provides triage-based emergency care, with patients seen according to the medical severity of their condition. This is a community-level facility best suited for non-life-threatening emergencies; patients requiring specialist cardiac, stroke, trauma, or psychiatric emergency services are typically referred to Prince County Hospital in Summerside.

Services & Specialties

Emergency department Inpatient medical care (23 beds) Palliative care (2 beds) Laboratory services Diagnostic imaging On-site pharmacy Physiotherapy Dialysis Nutrition counselling Geriatrics consulting clinic HPV screening consulting clinic Ambulatory care

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Western Hospital has an on-site parking lot accessible from Poplar Street. The facility is wheelchair accessible with elevator access. Specific parking costs and number of spaces are not published online — contact the hospital at (902) 853-8650 to confirm current details.

Alberton is a small rural community in West Prince, PEI, with no formal public transit routes serving the hospital. Most patients arrive by personal vehicle via Poplar Street. Taxi service may be available for those without a vehicle.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, community hospital emergency departments tend to be less busy in the mid-morning on weekdays. Arriving earlier in the day during physician-staffed hours (8 AM–8 PM) is advisable for non-life-threatening concerns.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings and weekends may see higher volumes. For non-urgent issues, consider contacting your family doctor or a telehealth service before heading to the ER.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Western Hospital's emergency department hours in Alberton?
The Western Hospital emergency department is open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, seven days a week. During overnight hours (8 PM–8 AM), Island EMS operates a Rapid Response Unit in Alberton staffed by Advanced Care Paramedics. For any life-threatening emergency at any hour, always call 9-1-1.
Can Western Hospital treat psychiatric emergencies?
Western Hospital does not have a dedicated mental health emergency unit. Individuals in need of urgent psychiatric care should go to the Emergency Room at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Charlottetown) or Prince County Hospital (Summerside). In a crisis, call 9-1-1 or the PEI Mental Health Crisis Line.
Does Western Hospital have an on-site pharmacy?
Yes, Western Hospital has an on-site pharmacy available to patients. The hospital also offers laboratory and diagnostic imaging services on site, which means many tests and prescriptions can be handled without transferring to a larger facility.
Who does Western Hospital's emergency department serve?
Western Hospital primarily serves the approximately 8,000 residents of West Prince, PEI, as well as visitors to the area. It is a community-level hospital — patients requiring specialist cardiac, stroke, trauma, or tertiary care are typically referred to Prince County Hospital in Summerside.
Is Western Hospital wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the facility is confirmed wheelchair accessible and has elevator access. An on-site parking lot is available for patients and visitors arriving by vehicle.
Can family members stay with patients at Western Hospital?
Yes. Western Hospital follows a partners-in-care model — family and support persons can visit patients at any time, as decided by the patient and in coordination with the health care team.

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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