Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be quietest in mid-morning on weekdays. If your condition is non-life-threatening and not time-sensitive, visiting during these hours may result in a shorter wait.
Busier times: No historical data is available to identify peak periods at this facility. As with most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may bring higher volumes. For non-urgent concerns, consider contacting a primary care provider when available.
Kipling Memorial Health Centre serves the emergency care needs of Kipling and the surrounding communities of southeast Saskatchewan, operating a 24/7 emergency department with triage-based care. The facility functions as a rural integrated health centre offering emergency services, inpatient acute care, laboratory services, and mental health and addiction support. Patients with high-acuity conditions such as cardiac emergencies, major trauma, or stroke should expect stabilization and transfer to a larger regional centre such as Weyburn or Regina.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Triage-based urgent care, Inpatient acute care (12 beds), Laboratory services, Long-term care (32 beds), Mental health services (outpatient), Addiction services (outpatient), Stabilization and transfer coordination for high-acuity cases.
Amenities
A community pharmacy is located in the Town of Kipling (not on-site)
Cafeteria, ATM, chapel, and Wi-Fi details are not publicly documented — contact the facility directly for confirmation
This is a small rural ER — for life-threatening emergencies such as chest pain, stroke symptoms, or major trauma, call 911 immediately so paramedics can begin care en route.
Patients with complex or specialized needs (cardiac, stroke, major trauma) will be stabilized here and transferred to a larger centre like Weyburn General Hospital or a Regina facility — plan for this possibility.
The emergency department does not accept appointments; you are seen based on urgency of need, not order of arrival, so wait times can vary.
A community pharmacy is located in the Town of Kipling if you need to fill a prescription after your visit — it is not located within the health centre itself.
If you require accessible transportation to your appointment, book the Town of Kipling Handy Van in advance by calling (306) 736-2515 — it runs Wednesdays and Fridays only.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Saskatchewan health card)
List of current medications including dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Health insurance or supplemental coverage information
Emergency contact name and phone number
Comfortable clothing if you anticipate a longer stay
Cash or a payment method in case you need the community pharmacy afterward
Parking
On-site surface parking is typical for this small rural health centre setting. Specific details on cost, lot location, or accessibility features are not publicly documented — contact the facility directly at 1-800-216-7689 to confirm current parking arrangements.
Getting There
No formal public transit serves Kipling, SK. The Town of Kipling operates a Handy Van service for seniors and those with mobility challenges, running Wednesdays and Fridays. To book a ride, call (306) 736-2515. No scheduled intercity bus service to the health centre is available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the emergency department at Kipling Memorial Health Centre open around the clock?
Yes, the emergency department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Can I be treated for a heart attack or stroke at this ER?
The emergency department can provide initial stabilization, but Kipling does not have a dedicated cardiac program or stroke unit. Patients requiring that level of specialized care will be stabilized and transferred to a larger regional centre such as Weyburn General Hospital or a Regina facility.
Does this health centre have laboratory services on site?
Yes, full laboratory services are available at the Kipling Integrated Health Centre, which now serves this community.
Are mental health or addiction services available at this location?
Yes, outpatient mental health services and outpatient addiction services are offered at this health centre, in addition to emergency and acute care.
How do I get to the health centre if I don't have a vehicle?
The Town of Kipling operates a Handy Van service for seniors and mobility-challenged residents on Wednesdays and Fridays. Call (306) 736-2515 to book. No intercity bus or formal public transit routes serve Kipling. In an emergency, always call 911.
Is there a pharmacy inside the health centre?
There is no on-site pharmacy documented at the health centre. A community pharmacy serving everyday prescription needs is located in the Town of Kipling, separate from the facility.
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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