Listowel Memorial Hospital
Hospital
About 14.5 km away
- Emergency Department
- Complex Continuing Care
- Outpatient Rehabilitation
Hospital in Palmerston, Ontario
North Wellington Health Care - Palmerston
Part of North Wellington Health Care.
- Address
- 500 Whites Road, Palmerston, ON N0G 2P0
- Emergency department
- Yes, 24 hours
- Type
- Hospital
- Operator
- North Wellington Health Care
- Phone
- 519-343-2030
- Website
- nwhc.whca.ca
Senior & geriatric services
Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Emergency Management
Specialized emergency room care and follow-up support for older adults who may need in-home supports, other medical specialists, or community services.
How to access: No referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated February 2026
Geriatric Outpatient Clinic
Geriatric Emergency Management
Specialized emergency room care and follow-up support for older adults who may need in-home supports, other medical specialists, or community services.
How to access: No referral required
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated February 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 or severe illness. Geriatric Emergency Management - Specialized geriatric nurses provide assessment and clinical consultation for elderly individuals with complex health issues, and initiate appropriate treatment in the hospital or community to maximize independence and quality of life.
How to access: No referral required * call or walk-in
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated February 2026
Palliative care
Palliative Care
Care for people with a life-limiting illness, provided in a hospital. Services are delivered in the last months of life, focus on comfort, symptom management relief, and support, and are provided on a daily 24-hour basis.
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated May 2026
Other services
Cancer Care
Palmerston and District Hospital
Cancer treatment and care centre - only endoscopy available.
How to access: Medical referral required * referral forms are available online
Source: Ontario Health atHome healthline directory, updated March 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: Medical referral required * referral forms are available online
- Geriatric Medicine: No referral required
- Geriatric Outpatient Clinic: No 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
North Wellington Health Care - Louise Marshall
Hospital
About 17.4 km away
- Emergency Department
Frequently asked questions
Does North Wellington Health Care - Palmerston have an emergency department?
Yes. North Wellington Health Care - Palmerston is listed in Ontario Health atHome's directory of emergency departments. In an emergency, call 911.
Does North Wellington Health Care - Palmerston have geriatric services?
Yes. It lists geriatric medicine, geriatric outpatient clinic.
Does North Wellington Health Care - Palmerston offer palliative care?
Yes, North Wellington Health Care - Palmerston lists palliative care services.
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.