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.
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.
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
Parking
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.
Getting There
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.
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.
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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