Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home

Kamsack, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Kamsack

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About Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home

Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home operates a 24/7 Emergency Department at 341 Stewart Street, serving approximately 10,000 residents across Kamsack, the surrounding rural area, Duck Mountain Provincial Park, and three nearby First Nations communities. As a small rural acute care facility operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the ER provides triage-based emergency care supported by on-site lab and X-ray services. Patients requiring advanced cardiac, trauma, surgical, or pediatric care are typically referred to Yorkton Regional Health Centre or other larger regional centres.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Triage-based emergency assessment On-site laboratory services On-site X-ray (diagnostic imaging) Acute inpatient care (3 acute care beds) Alternate Level of Care (ALC) beds Palliative care bed Physical therapy (outpatient and inpatient) Occupational therapy (community and long-term care) Addiction services Mental health services Telehealth services Long-term care (61-bed facility) Spiritual care (interdenominational) Recreational therapy for residents

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Kamsack Hospital is a small rural facility where on-site surface parking is typically available adjacent to the building. Specific parking details are not published online — call 306-542-2635 before your visit if you have accessibility requirements.

Kamsack is a small rural town and formal public transit service is not available. Patients and visitors are advised to arrange private transportation. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

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 during mid-morning on weekdays. If your concern is not life-threatening, calling HealthLine 8-1-1 first can help you determine the best time and place to seek care.

🔴 Busier times

No historical data is available to identify specific peak times. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher patient volumes. For non-urgent issues, consider calling 8-1-1 or your family physician during regular business hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the phone number for Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home?
You can reach Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home at 306-542-2635. The fax number is 306-542-4360. The hospital is operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Does Kamsack Hospital have lab and X-ray services available in the ER?
Yes, Kamsack Hospital has on-site laboratory and X-ray services to support emergency care. These services help clinicians diagnose and treat patients without requiring immediate transfer to a larger facility.
What happens if I need specialized care that Kamsack Hospital cannot provide?
Kamsack Hospital stabilizes patients and coordinates transfers when specialized care is needed. For complex cases such as cardiac emergencies, major trauma, stroke, or advanced surgical needs, patients are typically transferred to Yorkton Regional Health Centre or another appropriate regional facility.
Does Kamsack Hospital serve First Nations communities in the area?
Yes, Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home serves a catchment area of approximately 10,000 people, including three First Nations communities located to the north of Kamsack, as well as residents of Duck Mountain Provincial Park and the surrounding rural region.
Is there mental health or addiction support available at Kamsack Hospital?
Yes, Kamsack Hospital offers both mental health services and addiction services as part of its community health offerings. If you are in crisis, you can also call the Saskatchewan HealthLine at 8-1-1 or visit the ED for urgent mental health concerns.
Can I make an appointment to be seen in the Kamsack Hospital Emergency Department?
No, the Emergency Department does not take appointments. Patients are assessed by a triage nurse upon arrival and seen based on the urgency of their medical need — not the order in which they arrive. Those with the most critical conditions are treated first.

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 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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