Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a small rural emergency department, mornings on weekdays tend to be calmer than evenings or weekends. If your situation is not life-threatening, calling ahead at 306-784-2466 may help you plan your visit.
Busier times: Evenings and weekends may see higher demand at small rural emergency departments. There is no facility-specific wait time data available, so use general guidance: avoid late evenings on Fridays and Saturdays if your concern is non-urgent and can wait.
About Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility
Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility is a rural integrated health facility located at 405 Herbert Ave in Herbert, Saskatchewan, offering 24/7 emergency department services to residents of Herbert and the surrounding district. The facility combines an 8-bed acute care unit with a 31-bed long-term care home, providing emergency care, diagnostics, home care, and a range of community health services under one roof. As a community-level rural ED — not a trauma centre or regional referral hospital — patients with complex or specialized needs such as cardiac emergencies, trauma, or surgery will be stabilized and transferred to larger centres like Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current.
Services & Specialties
Emergency Department (24/7), Acute Care (8 beds), Diagnostic Services, Home Care, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, Public Health, Adult Immunizations, Childhood Immunizations, Telehealth, Mental Health Services (Outpatient), Addiction Services (Outpatient), Take-Home Naloxone Kits, Spiritual Care, Long-Term Care (31 beds), Temporary Care Bed Services.
Amenities
Free on-site parking
Spiritual Care services
Recreational activities (primarily for long-term care residents)
On-site hairstylist (primarily for long-term care residents)
Call the facility at 306-784-2466 before visiting for non-emergency needs, as some visiting specialist services such as occupational therapy and physical therapy operate on limited schedules.
For life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or serious trauma, call 9-1-1 immediately — Herbert is covered under Prince Albert 9-1-1 services.
Patients requiring specialized care (cardiac, trauma, surgery, or pediatric services) should be aware they may be stabilized and transferred to Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current.
There are no public transit options in Herbert — arrange a ride in advance if you do not have your own vehicle, especially for scheduled appointments.
The facility is an integrated health centre, so if you are visiting a long-term care resident and also need ER care, check in at the emergency department entrance separately.
What to Bring
Saskatchewan Health Card (CareCard)
Government-issued photo ID
List of current medications including dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Personal health insurance information (if applicable)
Comfort items for potential wait times (water bottle, snack, warm clothing)
A trusted support person or emergency contact's phone number
Parking
Free parking is available on-site at the facility. No advance parking pass or payment is required.
Getting There
Herbert is a small rural community and no public transit routes serve this facility. Patients are expected to arrange private transportation. In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 — Herbert is covered under Prince Albert 9-1-1 services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility emergency department open all night?
Yes, the emergency department at Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Can the Herbert ER handle serious emergencies like heart attacks or major trauma?
The Herbert ER can provide initial stabilization and emergency care, but it is a rural community-level facility without trauma centre or cardiac specialization. Patients with serious conditions such as heart attacks, major trauma, or stroke will be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre such as Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current.
What diagnostic services are available at this facility?
Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility offers on-site diagnostic services. For specifics on what tests or imaging are available, call the facility directly at 306-784-2466.
Is there a pharmacy inside the Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility?
There is no documented on-site pharmacy at this facility. However, Herbert has community pharmacies nearby that serve the local area.
Does the facility offer mental health or addiction services?
Yes, Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility is a listed site for outpatient mental health and addiction services through the Saskatchewan Health Authority. These are outpatient services, and availability may vary — call 306-784-2466 for scheduling information.
Is parking available at Herbert & District Integrated Health Facility?
Yes, free parking is available on-site at 405 Herbert Ave. No payment or permit is required.
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.
This hospital does not publish a live wait, so the figure above comes from our model rather than from its own feed. We publish how that model performs where it can be checked, at the hospitals that do publish. See the accuracy scorecard, or how we work the number out.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
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