Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital
Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital provides a full range of health services to the people of Castor and surrounding areas. We also work closely with the neighbouring communities of Coronation and Consort.
Continuing care
Long-term care
We offer quality, compassionate care to 20 residents.
Admission
Long-term care is available once you have been assessed by a case manager. You can choose to be placed with us, but you may have to wait for an opening.
Contact
Phone: 403.882.2882
Fax: 403.882.2751
Recreation therapy
We offer recreation and leisure services to enhance the health and well-being of our residents and patients. We support choice and help you follow your interests.
Contact
Phone: 403.882.3434
Fax: 403.882.2751
Respite care
We have two beds available for respite care. The service fee for this care covers your stay, all meals and snacks, and recreation therapy.
Admission
You will need to apply for respite care through a home care case manager. Contact 811 to be connected to a home care office in your health zone.
Contact
Phone: 403.882.3434
Fax: 403.882.2751
Hospital services
Diagnostic imaging
Our hospital offers diagnostic imaging for emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.
We provide the following types of tests:
- electrocardiogram (ECG): a look at your heart activity and health
- general radiography (x-ray): a look inside your body, for example, at bones and organs
What to bring to your test
- two pieces of government-issued identification (such as your healthcare card and driver’s license)
- a requisition from your doctor
Wait times
We see patients with the most urgent medical needs first. You may need to wait longer than expected for this reason.
Contact
Phone: 403.882.3434
Fax: 403.882.3481
Emergency department
Our emergency department diagnoses and treats health emergencies 24 hours a day, every day. If you have a life-threatening illness or injury, call 911.
For health concerns that are not an emergency, phone:
- your family doctor
- Health Link (811) to speak to a registered nurse
Wait times
We see the sickest patients first, regardless of when they arrive.
How long you wait can depend on the time of day and how busy we are at the time.
What to bring to the emergency department
If possible, bring:
- your provincial health care card
- a list of your medications
- contact information for your doctor
Contact
Phone: 403.882.3434, ext. 1001
Fax: 403.882.3068
Family clinic
The Castor Medical Clinic provides a wide range of family medical services to people of all ages. These services include:
- acute care (treatment for short-term illnesses or injuries)
- chronic care (treatment for long-term illnesses such as asthma, hypertension or emphysema)
- preventive medicine
- mental health support
- social work support
- foot care
- exercise care
- minor surgical procedures
- referrals
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed for lunch, 12-1 p.m.
Closed on statutory holidays
Contact
Phone: 403.882.2665
Fax: 403.882.3525
Interpretive services
We offer interpretive services for patients, residents and families who prefer to communicate in a language other than English. You may request services in person, through live video or over the phone.
To arrange for an interpreter, speak to a member of your care team.
Laboratory services
We offer laboratory services to help healthcare providers better understand your health. You may be an emergency patient, inpatient or outpatient to receive these services.
If you are an outpatient, please book your appointment online through Alberta Precision Laboratories.
What to bring to your test
- two pieces of government-issued identification (such as your healthcare card and driver’s license)
- a requisition from your doctor
Wait times
We see patients with the most urgent medical needs first. You may need to wait longer than expected for this reason.
Hours
Services are available for emergencies outside regular hours.
Monday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contact
Phone: 403.882.3434, ext. 1127
Fax: 403.882.3481
Occupational therapy
We help people who have had an illness or injury learn, relearn or maintain skills for carrying out daily activities.
You may receive services either at your home or in the clinic. Our services include:
- assessment
- evaluation
- rehabilitation
- treatment
- education (i.e., learning to live with a disability or manage a chronic disease)
- end-of-life care
Hours
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contact
Phone: 403.882.3434
Palliative care
Our hospital provides holistic, comfort-based palliative care for people with life-limiting conditions and their families.
We offer care tailored to your wishes and needs. Our services include:
- medical care
- spiritual care
- education and esources
- support for your family
Learn more about palliative care through the Palliative Institute.
Visiting
Your family and pets are welcome to visit anytime.
Referral
Your healthcare provider may contact us to have you admitted.
Contact
Main phone: 403.882.3434
Spiritual care
Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital offers spiritual care for patients and their families.
Latest news
During her years at Our Lady of the Rosary, Tanya Gilchrist has been a recreation therapist, a health care aide, a UNE and now a registered nurse.
May 18, 2022
Healthcare chaplains connect with and support patients, residents and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 14, 2020
Carol Brown is using her love of crochet to support her community.
April 22, 2020
Visitor guidelines
Visiting hours
11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Children are welcome to visit and should be supervised by an adult.
Family contact with units
To limit interruptions to patient care, please choose one family member as a main family contact.
Stop the spread of germs
- For the safety of our patients and residents, we encourage you to clean your hands when you visit. See A Guide to Clean Hands for information on protecting yourself and your loved ones.
- If you’re sick, wait and visit your loved one when you’re feeling better. If you must visit and you’re coughing or sneezing, consider wearing a mask to protect your loved one.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, and then discard the tissue. If you don’t have a tissue, sneeze or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow.
- Clean your hands often with soap and water or hand sanitizer, especially after coughing or sneezing.
Parking
We offer free visitor parking, including accessible parking stalls, on the east side of the hospital.
Admissions
Main admitting
Phone
Location
Inside the front lobby
Emergency admitting
Phone
Location
East side of the hospital
Hours
24 hours
Address
Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital
5402 47 St
Castor AB T0C 0X0
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