Riverside Health Complex

Turtleford, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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This emergency department is open around the clock.

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🏥 24/7 Emergency
📍 Turtleford

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About Riverside Health Complex

Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford, Saskatchewan is a 24/7 integrated rural health facility operated by the Saskatchewan Health Authority, providing emergency care, acute care, and a full range of community health services to residents of Turtleford, St. Walburg, Edam, Glaslyn, Turtle Lake, and surrounding communities including Thunderchild First Nation. The facility offers 9 acute care beds, a medical clinic, laboratory and X-ray services, and on-site continuing care, making it the primary point of emergency and comprehensive health services for a large area of northwestern Saskatchewan. Patients with complex or time-sensitive conditions such as cardiac events, stroke, major trauma, or surgical needs should expect to be stabilized here and transferred to a larger regional centre, with rapid transport supported by an on-site STARS Air Ambulance landing and refuelling pad.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department Acute care (9 beds) Medical clinic (4 physicians, 2 nurse practitioners) Laboratory services X-ray / diagnostic imaging Continuing care (20 resident beds, 2 respite rooms) Palliative care Home care Public health Physiotherapy and rehabilitation Mental health and addictions counselling (visiting) Dietitian services (visiting) Family and youth counselling (visiting) Chronic disease management STARS Air Ambulance landing and refuelling site

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Surface parking is expected to be available on-site at the facility located on Highway 303 (1st Street South) in Turtleford. Contact the facility directly at (306) 845-2195 to confirm accessibility features or specific lot details.

No conventional public transit serves Turtleford. Residents with disabilities may access the Turtleford Handi Van, a local transit assistance service supported by the Town of Turtleford and the RM of Mervin. Emergency ambulance services in the area are provided by West Med Paramedics, based out of St. Walburg, operating 3 ambulances with a team of 22 paramedics and first responders.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Generally, rural emergency departments tend to be quieter on weekday mornings. If your need is non-urgent, calling the medical clinic at (306) 845-2195 during business hours to arrange an appointment may reduce your wait significantly.

🔴 Busier times

No historical wait time data is currently available for this facility. Like most emergency departments, evenings, weekends, and holidays may see higher volumes. If your situation is not an emergency, avoid these periods when possible and consider whether a clinic appointment is suitable.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Riverside Health Complex in Turtleford have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes, the emergency department at Riverside Health Complex is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year, providing around-the-clock emergency care to residents of Turtleford and the surrounding region.
What communities does Riverside Health Complex serve?
Riverside Health Complex serves a large area of northwestern Saskatchewan including Turtleford, St. Walburg, Edam, Glaslyn, Turtle Lake, Bright Sand Lake, and Thunderchild First Nation. The medical practice includes 4 physicians and 2 nurse practitioners serving this region.
Is there a STARS Air Ambulance pad at Riverside Health Complex?
Yes. Located on the Riverside Health Complex property is a landing and refuelling site for STARS Air Ambulance, based in Saskatoon. This allows critically ill or injured patients to be rapidly transported by air to larger medical centres when necessary.
What happens when I arrive at the Riverside Health Complex emergency department?
When you arrive at the ER, a triage nurse will assess your condition and assign a priority level based on medical urgency — not order of arrival. Those with the most serious or life-threatening conditions are seen first. You cannot make an appointment in the emergency department.
Does Riverside Health Complex offer services beyond emergency care?
Yes. Riverside Health Complex is an integrated facility offering a medical clinic, 9 acute care beds, laboratory and X-ray services, physiotherapy, home care, public health, continuing care for 20 residents, palliative care, and visiting specialists including dietitians, mental health and addiction counsellors, and family support workers.
How do I get to Riverside Health Complex without a car?
No conventional public transit operates in Turtleford. Residents with disabilities may be eligible for the Turtleford Handi Van, a local transit assistance service managed by the Handi Van Committee and supported by the Town of Turtleford and the RM of Mervin. In a medical emergency, call 911 — West Med Paramedics serve the area with 3 ambulances and 22 paramedics based out of nearby St. Walburg.

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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