Central Butte Regency Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be less congested on weekday mornings and early afternoons. For non-urgent concerns, consider contacting the New Horizons Primary Health Care Clinic during regular business hours.

Busier times: No historical wait time data is available for Central Butte Regency Hospital. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your situation is not urgent, weekday daytime hours are typically quieter.

About Central Butte Regency Hospital

Central Butte Regency Hospital, located at 601 Canada Street in Central Butte, Saskatchewan, provides 24/7 emergency services to residents of Central Butte and the surrounding rural communities. As a small rural hospital administered by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, it offers emergency care, general medicine, and long-term care, with Primary Care Paramedics stationed in the community around the clock. Patients with complex or specialized needs are typically referred to larger regional centres such as Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with Primary Care Paramedics, General Medicine, Long-Term Care (Regency Manor — 25 beds + 2 short-stay beds), Adult Day Program, Primary Health Care (New Horizons Clinic), Community Health Programs, Triage-based emergency assessment.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Free on-site parking
• New Horizons Primary Health Care Clinic (attached to facility)
• Contact the hospital at 306-796-2190 to confirm additional amenities before visiting

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Tips Before You Go

• Central Butte Regency Hospital is a small rural facility — if you have a life-threatening emergency such as a major trauma, heart attack, or stroke, call 911 immediately so paramedics can determine the appropriate care destination.
• The ED uses a triage system: patients are seen based on the urgency of their condition, not the order of arrival. Be prepared to wait if your condition is non-urgent.
• If your condition — physical or mental — worsens while you are waiting, alert the triage nurse right away so your priority can be reassessed.
• For complex diagnostics or specialist care, you may be transferred to Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current. Bring a list of your medications and any relevant medical records to help streamline this process if needed.
• Amenities at this small rural hospital may be limited. Consider bringing snacks, water, and a phone charger for yourself and any accompanying family members.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and prescribing doctors
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or test results
• Phone and charger
• Snacks and water (amenities may be limited)
• A support person or contact number for a family member or friend

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.