Hospital in Cobourg, Ontario
Northumberland Hills Hospital
- Address
- 1000 DePalma Drive, Cobourg, ON K9A 5W6
- Emergency department
- Yes, 24 hours
- Type
- Hospital
- Operator
- Northumberland Hills Hospital
- Phone
- 905-372-6811
- Website
- www.nhh.ca
Senior & geriatric services
Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Emergency Management
Provides assessment, diagnosis, identification of "frail and at risk" elderly, and to initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community.
How to access: No referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated April 2026
Emergency care
In an emergency, call 911. The emergency department is open 24 hours.
Emergency Department
Emergency room care. Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals assess and treat life-threatening injuries and severe illness. Emergency Department Wait Times: nhh.ca/patients/wait-times.
How to access: No referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated April 2026
Rehabilitation
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Provides rehabilitation for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery such as a hip or knee replacement or a traumatic injury or transplant. Services includes: physiotherapy occupational therapy recreational therapy speech-language therapy satellite gymnasium group exercise classes dining room therapeutic gardens.
How to access: Medical referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated April 2026
Other services
Cancer Care
Cancer and Supportive Care Clinic
Administers chemotherapy and associated treatments to cancer patients. Clinic is a satellite location to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre, based out of Lakeridge Health, Oshawa, and a participant in the Central East Regional Cancer Program (CERCP).
How to access: Physician referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated April 2026
Referrals
Many hospital programs for older adults need a referral from a family doctor, nurse practitioner or Ontario Health atHome care coordinator. Here is what each program says:
- Cancer Care: Physician referral required
- Inpatient Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
- Geriatric Medicine: No referral required
Location
Retirement communities nearby
Within about 10 km, nearest first.
- Rosewood Estates Retirement Community
Retirement Home · about 2.6 km away
- Victoria Retirement Living
Retirement Home · about 2.9 km away
- Palisade Gardens Retirement Community
Retirement Home · about 3.5 km away
Home care in Cobourg
Private home care agencies that can help after a hospital stay. See our guide to leaving hospital in Ontario.
- Compassionate Heart Home Care
Home care · 4.9 stars
Frequently asked questions
Does Northumberland Hills Hospital have an emergency department?
Yes. Northumberland Hills Hospital is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.
Does Northumberland Hills Hospital have geriatric services?
Yes. It lists geriatric medicine.
Does Northumberland Hills Hospital offer rehabilitation?
Yes. It lists inpatient rehabilitation.
Location from the Ontario Ministry of Health's service provider locations; services from Ontario Health atHome's healthline directory. Senior Care Path is not affiliated with this hospital. Details change, so confirm with the hospital before you go.