Balcarres Integrated Care Centre

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested during mid-morning on weekdays. If your condition is not urgent, visiting earlier in the day may result in shorter waits.

Busier times: No historical data is available to identify specific peak periods at this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. Avoid the ER for non-emergency matters by using the on-site walk-in clinic during regular hours instead.

About Balcarres Integrated Care Centre

Balcarres Integrated Care Centre is a 43-bed rural acute-care facility located at 100 South Elgin St in Balcarres, Saskatchewan, operated under the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving patients in Balcarres and the surrounding rural communities with essential emergency and primary care services. The facility offers on-site laboratory, X-ray, ECG, ultrasound, and physiotherapy, making it a well-rounded care option for residents of this region who need urgent medical attention without travelling to a larger centre.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, X-ray and diagnostic imaging, Laboratory services (available 5 days per week), Electrocardiogram (ECG), Ultrasound, Physiotherapy, Primary care clinic, Walk-in clinic, Respite care, Long-term care, Outpatient and ambulatory care, Palliative care support, Pediatric assessment and rehabilitation, Respiratory assessment and rehabilitation, Home visit therapy.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible building
• On-site elevator
• On-site laboratory
• On-site X-ray
• Free accessible parking

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies rather than driving yourself to the ER — paramedics can begin treatment en route.
• Unlike the walk-in clinic at this facility, the emergency department does not accept appointments and patients are seen by urgency of need, not order of arrival.
• Laboratory and X-ray services are available on-site but operate primarily 5 days per week — for scheduled tests, confirm hours by calling (306) 334-6260 in advance.
• If your condition is non-urgent, ask about the walk-in clinic or primary care clinic at the same facility, which may be more appropriate than the emergency department.
• Balcarres is a rural community — if your condition may require specialist care or advanced trauma services, the ER team may arrange transfer to a larger regional hospital, so bring a list of your medications and health history.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (Health Services Number)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Any relevant medical history or previous test results
• Provincial insurance or supplemental insurance information
• A phone charger or portable battery
• Comfortable clothing appropriate for waiting
• A trusted support person if possible, especially for complex visits

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 Saskatchewan health data. Actual wait times may vary.

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