Rosthern Hospital

Rosthern, SK · Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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About Rosthern Hospital

Rosthern Hospital, located at 2016 2nd Street in Rosthern, Saskatchewan, is a rural acute care facility serving the town of Rosthern and the surrounding Sask Valley region with 24/7 emergency services. Staffed by six physicians and approximately 60 employees, the hospital offers 30 beds and provides essential emergency and acute care to residents living roughly 75 km north of Saskatoon. Patients requiring advanced specialty services such as cardiac surgery, trauma care, or neurology are typically transferred to larger hospitals in Saskatoon, making Rosthern Hospital the first point of emergency contact for the region.

Services & Specialties

24/7 emergency department Acute inpatient care (30 beds) Digital X-ray imaging Portable ultrasound Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Speech and language pathology Mental health nursing (Saskatchewan Health Authority) Home care services Public health nursing Ambulance services Respiratory and pulmonary rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation Podiatry Early childhood development services

Amenities

Parking & Transit

Rosthern Hospital is a small rural facility and is expected to have surface lot parking adjacent to the building, typical of community hospitals of this size. For specific parking information including accessibility spaces, contact the hospital directly at (306) 232-9600.

Rosthern does not have a fixed-route public transit service directly to the hospital. Personal vehicle or pre-arranged transportation is the primary means of access. The Town of Rosthern lists transit services on its municipal website — contact the Town at (306) 232-4826 for any available local transit options.

Best Times to Visit

🟢 Quieter times

No historical wait time data is available for Rosthern Hospital. As a general guide for rural emergency departments, mid-morning on weekdays tends to be quieter. If your situation is not an emergency, consider calling the hospital at (306) 232-9600 to ask about current volumes before arriving.

🔴 Busier times

Without historical wait data specific to Rosthern Hospital, we recommend avoiding Friday evenings and weekend afternoons, which tend to be busier periods at most rural emergency departments. Holidays and severe weather events can also increase patient volumes.

Tips Before You Go

What to Bring

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Rosthern Hospital have a 24/7 emergency department?
Yes, Rosthern Hospital operates its emergency department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing continuous acute care services to Rosthern and the surrounding region.
What level of care is available at Rosthern Hospital's ER?
Rosthern Hospital is a rural acute care facility with six physicians on staff. It handles a broad range of emergency and acute conditions, but does not have designated trauma, cardiac surgery, stroke centre, or dedicated pediatric unit designations. Patients requiring those advanced services are typically transferred to hospitals in Saskatoon.
Is Rosthern Hospital part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority?
Yes, Rosthern Hospital operates under the Saskatchewan Health Authority, which oversees healthcare services across the province including the hospital's emergency and acute care operations.
Is a new hospital being planned for Rosthern?
Yes, a preferred site on the southwest edge of Rosthern has been identified for a new acute care facility. The provincial government is expected to fund 80 per cent of construction costs, with the remaining 20 per cent funded by the Sask Valley Hospital Foundation.
What community health services are available alongside the Rosthern Hospital ER?
In addition to emergency and acute care, Rosthern has access to a Mental Health Nurse through the Saskatchewan Health Authority, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, home care, public health nursing, and ambulance services.
How do I get to Rosthern Hospital if I don't have a car?
Rosthern does not have a well-documented fixed-route transit service to the hospital. The Town of Rosthern lists transit services on its municipal website — you can contact them at (306) 232-4826 for options. Pre-arranged transportation or a personal vehicle is the most reliable way to reach the facility.

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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