Valley Regional Hospital, which opened in 1992, serves the people of Kings and Annapolis Counties. It provides specialty services as a referral centre for the Annapolis Valley and other areas of Western Nova Scotia.
Contact
Patient Switchboard: 902-679-3315
Administrative Switchboard: 902-678-7381
Visiting Hours
Visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please check with nursing staff if you want to visit outside of the standard visiting hours.
*Learn more about NSHA's Family Presence Policy, which welcomes up to two people named by the patient to be their family or primary support person/people.
Parking
A $3 parking fee will be charged when you exit the parking lot. Please make sure you have the correct change before leaving the hospital. Change machines are located in the lobby and in the emergency department.
WiFi and Internet Access
Free public WiFi.
Semi-private and Private Rooms in Nova Scotia Hospitals
- Private room: Includes one bed and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
- Semi-private room: Includes two beds separated by curtains and one washroom. You can find current rates here.
Space in our private and semi-private rooms is limited. The sooner we have your insurance information the more likely we are to be able to accommodate your request.
When the booking clerk calls with your hospital admission date, let them know you are interested in a private or semi-private room.
When you are admitted, be sure to have your private insurance card with you and let the admitting clerk know you have requested a private or semi-private room.TV & Phone in your Room
You can find updated information about costs associated with semi-private and private Rooms in the hospital here.
Fees and Bill Payments
You can find updated information about fees and bill payments for Canadians and out of country patients here.
TV and Phone in your Room
TV Service
TVs are located in most patient rooms. There may be a connection and service fee.
Phone Service
Each patient room has a phone that receives incoming calls. Patients can dial 499 to make arrangements for service to place outgoing calls. There is a fee for this service.
Inpatient Meals
During your stay, you will receive breakfast, lunch and supper daily. If you follow a special diet or have food-related allergies or sensitivities, let us know when you arrive.
When you are admitted, you will receive a service menu. To order your meal, dial 444 and place your order with our call centre staff. This service is available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cafeteria and Vending Machines
Cafeteria
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 7:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.
Weekends and holidays: Closed
Kiosk
Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Weekends and Holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gift Shop
The Apple Cart
Hours of operation:
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8p.m.
Sundays and holidays: 1 p.m.to 4p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8p.m.
Spiritual Spaces and Quiet Rooms
The chapel is located on level two and is open 24 hours a day.
There is a coordinating chaplain on staff at the hospital. You can reach the coordinating chaplain at 902-678-7381 ext. 2252.
There are also community clergy of most faiths and denominations who can be contacted. Some denominations have lay pastoral visitors to visit members of their own church or denomination.
Bank Machines
Bank machines are located in the lobby and in the Emergency Department.
Having a Baby at Valley Regional Hospital
Watch this video to find out everything you need to know about having a baby at Valley Regional Hospital:
Visit our Women and Children's Health page to learn more about our programs and services.
