Alberta has a variety of types of medical and patient care facilities.
It is important to first be clear on the definition of “hospital” and “Acute Care Facility”, which we will do below.
Let’s explore in more detail the question “How many hospitals are there in Alberta?”
How many hospitals are there in Alberta?
Alberta has 177 total hospitals, of which 106 are considered acute care hospitals.
Difference Between Hospital and Acute Care Facility
The Alberta Health Act defines a hospital as “a facility that provides inpatient services and has been designated as a hospital under the regulations.“
The regulations under the Alberta Health Act further define a hospital as “a facility that provides inpatient services and is licensed under the Act.“
The definition of an acute care facility in Alberta is not specifically defined in legislation or regulations, but is generally understood to refer to a type of hospital that provides short-term, intensive treatment for medical conditions that require immediate attention.
More AHS Facility and Bed Statistics
In Summary
- Alberta has 177 Total Hospitals
- 106 are considered “Acute Care Facilities”
