HÔPITAL LAURENTIEN

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait-time data is available for this location. Generally, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to see lighter ER traffic at community hospitals. If your condition is not life-threatening, these periods may offer shorter waits.

Busier times: Emergency departments across Canada are typically busiest on Monday mornings, Friday evenings, and weekends. Holiday periods also see elevated volumes. For non-urgent issues, consider the adjacent CLSC or the pediatric urgent care clinic (for children) as alternatives during peak times.

About HÔPITAL LAURENTIEN

Hôpital Laurentien — now officially the Centre multiservices de santé et de services sociaux de Sainte-Agathe — is the primary community hospital serving Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts and the broader Laurentians region under the CISSS des Laurentides network. The emergency department operates 24/7 with 18 functional stretcher beds, offering general and specialized care including intensive care, medical imaging with CT scan, and minor surgical procedures. Residents of the Laurentians rely on this facility for most urgent and emergency needs, while complex trauma cases may be transferred to larger centres such as Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department (18 stretcher beds), Intensive care unit, Medical imaging (X-ray, CT scan), Minor surgery, Colonoscopy, Palliative and end-of-life care, Cardiology outpatient clinic, Ambulatory pediatric services, Pediatric urgent care clinic, Detoxification services, Needle and syringe exchange program, CLSC services (201 Rue Saint-Vincent), Long-term care (CHSLD on campus), Wheelchair rental, Bilingual services (English and French).

Amenities

• Elevator access
• Wheelchair accessible throughout
• Breastfeeding room
• Bilingual care (English and French)
• Free on-site parking

Other Care Options

Not every health issue needs an ER visit. Find out where to go for care →

Pharmacists in Quebec can assess and prescribe for dozens of common conditions. See what they can treat →

Compare hospital wait times across Canada. View all wait times →

Tips Before You Go

• The pediatric urgent care clinic at the adjacent CLSC (201 Rue Saint-Vincent) can be reached at 819-324-4117 — for non-emergency pediatric concerns, this may be a faster option than the main ER.
• English-language services are available at this facility; do not hesitate to request an English-speaking staff member if needed.
• The hospital has a CT scanner on-site, meaning many imaging needs can be handled without transfer to another facility.
• For complex trauma or specialized cases beyond community-hospital capacity, patients may be transferred to Hôpital de Saint-Jérôme — ask your care team if this applies to your situation.
• Call the hospital at 819-324-4000 ahead of your visit to confirm specific amenities such as pharmacy, cafeteria, or Wi-Fi availability.

What to Bring

• Provincial health insurance card (RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications and dosages
• Any relevant medical records, test results, or imaging
• Insurance information (private or supplemental)
• Personal comfort items (book, phone charger, snacks) for potential wait times
• List of known allergies
• Emergency contact information

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.