Hospital in Exeter, Ontario

South Huron Hospital

Address
24 Huron St. West, Exeter, ON N0M 1S2
Emergency department
Yes, 24 hours
Type
Hospital
Operator
South Huron Hospital
Phone
519-235-2700
Website
www.huronhealthsystem.ca

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 or severe illness.

How to access: No referral required * call or walk-in

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated October 2025

Rehabilitation

Outpatient Rehabilitation

Cardiology Clinic

Outpatient Medical Clinic provides diagnostic, consultative and treatment for persons requiring cardiac consultation.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy Services

Assessment and treatment of conditions that affect the muscles, nerves, and bones, including work or sports or motor-vehicle collision injuries, chronic conditions, and recovery after an operation (hip and knee surgery). Located in the basement of the hospital, just to the right as you come off the elevator.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated October 2025

Inpatient Rehabilitation

4 beds to provide rehabilitation care and treatment required before discharge.

How to access: Medical referral required

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

Continuing & transitional care

Complex Continuing Care

1 inpatient bed for people needing short term complex medical management and rehabilitation services but believed to have restorative potential. Patients are most often recovering from a stroke, an orthopedic condition (e.g. following a fracture), or are medically complex. Rehabilitation program requires that individuals actively participate in and can tolerate 2-3 hours of therapy per day.

How to access: Medical referral required * access coordinated through Ontario Health atHome South West area

Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated November 2025

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:

  • Outpatient Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
  • Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Medical referral required
  • Complex Continuing Care: Medical referral required * access coordinated through Ontario Health atHome South West area
  • Inpatient Rehabilitation: Medical referral required

Location

Retirement communities nearby

Within about 10 km, nearest first.

We don't list a retirement community within 10 km of this hospital yet.

Other hospitals nearby

All hospitals in Exeter

Frequently asked questions

Does South Huron Hospital have an emergency department?

Yes. South Huron Hospital is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.

Does South Huron Hospital offer rehabilitation?

Yes. It lists outpatient rehabilitation, orthopedic rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, complex continuing care.

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.

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