Maple Creek Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is available for this facility. As a general guide for rural ERs, mid-morning on weekdays (Tuesday through Thursday) tends to be less busy. If your situation is not an emergency, consider the on-site Primary Healthcare Clinic during regular business hours.

Busier times: No historical wait data is available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays typically see higher volumes. If your condition is non-urgent, weekday mornings are generally a safer bet.

About Maple Creek Hospital

The Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility (SIHF) in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan is a modern, 80,000 sq ft rural healthcare hub that replaced the former Maple Creek Hospital, offering 24/7 emergency services alongside acute care, primary health, diagnostics, and long-term care all under one roof. Opened in October 2015 and operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the facility serves Maple Creek and the surrounding southwest Saskatchewan region with 24 acute care beds and a team of three physicians and two nurse practitioners. As a rural integrated ER, it is well-suited for urgent and emergent care needs; patients requiring specialized trauma, cardiac, or stroke intervention can be transferred to Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current or Medicine Hat Regional Hospital.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Acute inpatient care (24 beds), Primary Healthcare Clinic, Family doctor services, General surgery, Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services, Physiotherapy and occupational therapy, Home care, Community (public) health services, Long-term care (48 beds), Telehealth specialist consultations, Community pharmacy, Dentistry (on-site access), Optometry (on-site access), Podiatry (on-site access), Hand therapy, Neurological assessment, Outpatient physiotherapy (Leader & Gull Lake coverage).

Amenities

• On-site community pharmacy
• On-site dentist access
• On-site optometrist access
• On-site podiatrist access
• Telehealth technology for specialist consultations

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Tips Before You Go

• This is a rural ER staffed by generalist physicians and nurse practitioners — for suspected heart attacks, major strokes, or serious trauma, call 911 so paramedics can coordinate care and transport to a regional centre if needed.
• The SIHF functions as Maple Creek's all-in-one healthcare hub — if your need is non-emergency, ask about booking with the Primary Healthcare Clinic to avoid unnecessary ER visits.
• Telehealth is available at this facility, meaning you may be assessed by a specialist remotely without leaving Maple Creek — ask staff if a telehealth consult is an option for your condition.
• If you require physiotherapy after your ER visit, outpatient therapy is available on-site, and coverage extends to Leader on Tuesdays and Gull Lake every other Wednesday.
• Bring a list of your current medications and any allergy information — with a smaller rural team, having this ready speeds up your triage and assessment significantly.

What to Bring

• Saskatchewan Health Card (CareCard) or provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies and past adverse drug reactions
• Any relevant medical records, referral letters, or recent test results
• Personal health insurance or supplemental benefits card
• Phone charger or portable battery — wait times can vary
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer, as ER 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.