Kamsack Hospital and Nursing Home

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.

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

• Spiritual care (interdenominational)
• Recreational activities for residents
• Telehealth services
• Hairstylist services (for residents)

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Tips Before You Go

• Call 306-542-2635 ahead if your situation is non-urgent — staff can advise whether the ED is the right point of care or whether another service is more appropriate.
• For non-urgent health questions at any hour, call Saskatchewan HealthLine at 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse before deciding whether to visit the ER.
• Kamsack Hospital is approximately 350 km east of Saskatoon. If you are traveling through the region near Duck Mountain Provincial Park and need emergency care, this is your closest 24/7 ED.
• Patients with complex conditions such as major trauma, cardiac emergencies, or stroke may be stabilized at Kamsack and then transferred to Yorkton Regional Health Centre — inform staff of any relevant medical history to speed up this process.
• The ED sees patients by urgency of need, not order of arrival. Chest pain, difficulty breathing, or suspected broken bones are prioritized — clearly describe your symptoms to the triage nurse upon arrival.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (provincial health card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Name and contact information for your family doctor
• Cash or card for any incidental expenses
• A warm layer or blanket, as ED waiting areas can be cool

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.