Reviews of South Shore Regional Hospital (Hospital)

Vanessa Van Tassel

Had surgery here. Staff was excellent. Was originally disappointed we were sent this far but it was great care and all staff we dealt with were fantastic. Very happy with my care :)

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If you’re between 15-40years of age, chances are you’ll be seen and treated reasonably. Younger, or older, you’ll be subject to an algorithm that will attenuate the services you can expect to receive. Allopathic medicine is a for-profit industry, and is governed by budgets and death-panels that are overseen by psychopathic administrators.

Desiree Zaldiner

10 hrs waiting in the emergency room is completely unacceptable!!!!!

Karen Briand

I was admitted to this hospital November 5, 2018. I had had two strokes, and my blood pressure was really high . Upon being admitted I was taken to have test to determine exactly what was going on this was all within a very short time of being Admitted ...the emergency staff were excellent and taking care of me I fell completely at ease.. the entire staff they made me feel important. I spent a few days in emerge they had me closer than so they could keep an eye on me. I was then taken to the fourth floor in a private room again close to the nurses station. I was given the best care and I am full of gratitude for the wonderful team that worked on me thank you.

The Scribe

Drop a like if you waited at the emerg for 8 hours to be seen (post-traige) and then just left to take your chances with fate. If you don't come by ambulance, bring a tent and camping gear. Nothing about wait times was mentioned at any point during the service provision. Pro tip: if you ever doubted that the province has a doctors shortage, visit the emerg and have all your doubts erased!! Would not recommend but as it is critical service, well, at least now you know.. ????

Joseph Patrick Buckley

If you have-to-go there'' it's usually open if you don't come in a . Ambulance expect some serious wait times.....

M Liz

If you have elderly loved ones take them to another hospital. They will not be given a chance here.

Zabrina Feener

I hate to even rate it with the 1 star!! Most (not all, as there are a few great ones) of the nurses are nasty, rude, and like to sit behind the desk making fun of people in the waiting room!! They never triage you properly as there are a few charge nurses who like to pull power trips!! The hospital itself is beyond FILTHY and dirty, chairs are repaired with of all things...DUCT TAPE!!!! Dr. Sibley was rude and treated me BEYOND unfairly!! They didn`t even know what one of my illnesses was, said they never even heard of it!! I`d rather be left to die then go to this excuse of a hospital again!! The behavior of SOME of the nurses and doctors is absolutely APPALLING!!

Maxine Freeman

Things run like clockwork. Everything up to date. Felt safe there. Thank you!

Tyler Harvey

Fantastic staff, ALL staff. Especially with how busy the emergency department was. I'm pretty sure they were only operating with one doctor and that guy was awesome. We even had a great chat. Good times. I felt cared about by everyone, considering everything going on in the world I couldn't have asked for a better experience in an emergency department at a hospital. I'm pretty sure Lunenburg was closed as well. Thank you so much. From the bottom of my heart.

Colleen Baker

As My Father laying dying, the staff has treated my Father with nothing but respect and dignity. Myself and family have also been treated with the up most respect and has made this very hard time much easier. We have been made to feel like family,during one of our hardest times. We could not say one bad thing about how we ,including my Father has been treated. The Doctor and the team on the 4 th floor was been the most caring humans beings we have ever knowing in our time of need. We thank you so much for you support and the kindness showing to all of us

Jerome Griff

JoJo Delany was the best nurse I ever had!

Carmel Rose Smith

An elderly lady in a wheelchair so weak she couldn't stand up, waiting for eleven hours to see someone. I was there with her. Her own doctor sent here there. It is a problem all over the country, I know. But the system seems to be breaking down. When she did finally see someone, he was thorough and very competent, so I give two stars for this review, because he was very good with her and also in what he found out. I'd give him five stars, but the hospital and the experience bring the score down to two stars.

matt parsons

Honestly don't understand why we don't have more doctors and nurses working to help get through people quicker . This has been getting worse not only here but in NS in general.

Test test Test

Waiting times to register is redicules they rather drink coffee and chat to other staff members then doing their job and getting people registered quicker rather then waiting so long and very unfriendly registering staff ????

troy “Travel Ninja” sarty

I am currently a patient at the Bridgewater hospital and all I can say is that everyone that works here goes way above and beyond to care for their patients , they bend over backwards to be super kind , friendly and patient , I have been here for app 5 days and to be honest , I feel like they are spoiling me , it is top notch medical services , also the staff are more like family than co workers , way to go Bridgewater Hospital :)

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Went in for severe stomach pain after having a gallbladder surgery. The wait was quite long but they were amazing both the doctors and nurses. They found out exactly what the issue was and it will be resolved this week. Amazing caring staff. They really went above and beyond. Thank you to all that helped me there.

Matthew Adams

More staff have entered the hospital than patients yet my mother has waited 9+ hours for EMERGENCY care. Do better NS Health Authority. I don’t want her to be another person dead in the waiting room. Please. Please.

Corinne Cahuzac

I would call it the South Shore Regional Spa and Resort! Kudos to all the wonderful nurses who always have a smile on their face and a good sense of humour. They have a tough job and do it with such grace. I would definitely book another stay! (but not right away!)

Eric Harrison

Very understaffed ER. I've had to wait 3 hours, 8 hours and 17 hours before to be seen. One patient that had been there 20 hours needing stitches ended up asking for the needle and thread to sow himself up before he was deemed worth being seen. Many of the older patients sound like frequent visitors which may be lessened if there were more family doctors to see them faster outside of the ER. I have been on a waiting list for over 5 years for a family doctor. The healthcare system is either under funded or too inefficient.

Bree Bree

The only hospital in all of Nova Scotia that actually listened to me and helped me. A couple of months later I am medicated and discharged, living in a new town and back to my old self ????

Cody Carson

A bunch of clowns, been waiting 6.5 hours @ Er now and they've only brought in one patient. They have absolutely no care for people or any drive to help. If you have to go to Er, bring camping gear

Fay Patey

Negative emerg staff with a few good drs. The "release" counsellor nurse is from my nightmares nasty and unhelpful... I would drive to Halifax if i could avoid going here... Or lunenburg to avoid waits.

S O

when you are better off leaving the hospital and going to a Veterinarian

First Name

Do not go there: Poor service, poor medical judgement, acting against patients will

Peter Carter

I arrived at South Shore Regional Hospital at noon on Christmas Day 2019. Taken in immediately and assessment was done upon arrival. In emergency department for 2 nights. First was Dr. Harris. After the second night I was moved to acute care on the 4th floor. Dr. Edwards was doing assessments on me but my main care was done by. Dr. Joseph McNally. Dr. McNally was a very caring and professional doctor who seemed very concerned about my situation. Very friendly and left me feeling very optimistic about my situation. I can't thank Dr. McNally enough for helping me return to the best I can be considering my condition. Thank you so much to all the doctors and nurses at South Shore Regional. The nurses Emma in ER. Dawn. 4th floor. Merissa on 4th floor. Far too many to remember. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I was discharged on New Year's day afternoon.

David Mcfeters

Today I had surgery at the SSRH in Bridgewater. I chose this hospital over the HRM hospitals because of the long wait time in Halifax to get to see a surgeon and time to actually be operated on. From my pre op assessment last week to today's surgery, I was treated in a manner I thought no longer existed in our rush rush world. Total respect shown, friendly and what seemed to be a well organized and professional facility that really cares about you. I could not have asked for more. Thank you SSRH.

Darcy Zwicker

Been stuck in this hospital since wednesday october 2th. Worst hospital experiance ever. Firstly: continously brings me food to tease me when im on a ALL LIQUID DIET. Secondly: spent my first 3 nights in here out on a bed in a hall way with strangers watching me while i slept Third: my nurces have no sweet idea whats going on. All i know is i require surgery. HAVENT SEEN MY AD OR ANY DR IN 3 OR 4 DAMN DAYS.

Terry penney

What a bunch of clowns my wife sat there for 6 hrs in pain without even seeing a doctor had to walk out to go elsewhere to find medical care won't be back if I can help it. I do not recommend this hospital unless you're just looking for a place to rest ????

Heather Trimper

I was in and out in no time friendly staff

Alan Hirtle

A special Thank You to the nurses and staff of the 3rd floor surgical unit.You were all great and I greatly appreciated your care and help during my recent stay. Also a special Thank you to my Surgeon Dr Johnson and also to Dr's Walker and Kydd for their great care. You are all special people and you made my stay in your hospital better because of it.

Chris Binns

I recently had surgery at this hospital. The staff were outstanding and the facility immaculate. Too many to name but the surgeon Dr. Kevin Johnson deserves a special mention for his professionalism and care. Also, a big thanks to Paul in pre-op and the nurses in the recovery room for their care and attention. Thank you so ver much.

Patricia Hopkins

When I was taken ill very suddenly on the road to Bridgewater last weekend I received quick competent care immediately. The paramedics were very kind and professional in their treatment and got me to the hospital without delay. Everyone in the emergency department treated me with compassion and respect during what was a humiliating experience. I received excellent care from the doctors and nurses and would like to thank everyone for being there for me at this difficult time.

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My 90 year old mother brought by ambulance to Emerg after a bad fall, from passing out, hitting head and shoulder.Assessed and then put in very small waiting room for 4 hours before being put in exam room.Then another hour wait to be seen by Doctor.The Doctor was excellent.Discharged by 1230. Nothing to eat while waiting as the food machines were broke.Only one bathroom in Emerg which was disgusting.Due to the hurricane going there were multiple people in emerg to get there methadone. The whole emergency room situation in Nova Scotia needs to be re done.The same thing has been gojg on for years.Triage is a joke.There needs to be a nurse practitioner to order blood work ,xrays and Ct scans and have these all done before Dr sees patient So that everything.. moves faster and better. The nurses were pleasant but there seemed to be only a couple of them doing any work and the otheres were gathered around the desk chatting and not really doing anything.The doctors were really busy.Does any supervisors ever montior these departments..The work ethic has changed so much.

movienuttz

I am a retired rn and over the years I have worked at several hospitals.The level of uncaring rude nurses I have come across is staggering.I fully understand that health care workers are over worked with poor staffing.This does not excuse them.Of course there is always the exception.There were some professional acting nurses but that was not the norm.ER is a joke.Poorly run with total disregard for cleanliness.People with viruses and infection using one bathroom that was cleaned once a shift.Visitors using the same bathroom too.Most of the Drs were professional and didnt let the stress affect their job.Others were snappy and dismissive.Most people don’t come to the hospital unless they really have ie they are at the end of their rope.To have to wait11 hours while writhing in pain is unacceptable.They walk past you making sure not make eye contact.Like your not there.As a health professional I’m ashamed to say I would avoid this hospital like the plague.Signed.... disappointed and very concerned.

Ryan Himmelman

The Er in this Hospital is beyond help. I can say this with fact and experience. I have had to go to this place way to many times over the last 10 years. Its more like a lottery then a ER these days.

Adams Grassy

Been waiting in the “walk-in clinic” waiting room for 4 hrs. Maybe sometime today we’ll be seen. Only one dr. for a lot of patients, very understaffed and slow.

Dave Guthrie

Nova Scotia health care ,,, great staff ,,, poor management and lack of Gov vision means guess what ,,,, wait times that are way beyond what a Canadian should have to endure. Seems worse now than ever, ask your MLA what they think and how they plan to show leadership and courage to stop talking and get solutions now ,,, like yesterday.

Paul Anderson

I got friendly, thorough, totally professional care.

Clint Bonvie

Haven't been there yet but I'm sure it's just the same as any other in N.S. LONG WAIT TIME .

Tanya Burkholder

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Heather Harnish

The nurses and doctors here are awesome! They work so hard and try to give everyone the care they need! So thank you all!!

Amber leuschen

I wish I could give this place no stars! Got into the hospital at 11am with my friend. It's now 230pm and we are still waiting! We have to work tonight at 10pm in lockport. If they dont hurry up I will leave and tell everyone coming in to not go cause of the wait time! Unacceptable!!

Sero Frosty

Wish I knew this site was here a few years back .When my son was sent home with a broken neck ..Very rude nurse in x-ray ..my son was complaining of the pain and she told him that the doctor didnt see anything wrong and if someone was to be complaining it should be her ..having to be there with a heavy aporn on her chest for protection ..By Sunday he was going via by ambulance to Halifax to be placed in a halo .. X-ray tech came in on Sunday and read the x-ray ..If this young man would have just moved the wrong way he could have been paralyzed ..Not all nurses or doctors are like this ...SSRH was calling on a regular basis to our home should have reported & sued ...

Shay Eisenhauer

Had multiple bad experiences with this hospital extremely long wait times, very rude and nasty staff, would suggest anyone to go to any other hospital then this one!

Marlene Rockandel

On the 22nd of Feb/16 I was admitted to SSRH for surgery. I first want to express my appreciation for my surgeon Dr. Kevin Johnson and his surgical team who assisted him in the OR. Their skill, knowledge and dedication to the health profession is greatly valued by myself and family. The Nuclear department personal, the Pre-op and Post-op nurses, the support groups, they all deserve recognition and appreciation for their contributions. They are all a valuable part of the entire health team and work as a unit, each knowing the importance of his or her duties. We are most fortunate to have them see to our needs and care for us. I am amazed how they have the endurance and patience required for their duties. I for one could not walk in their shoes for even an hour. So my heartfelt thanks to you all. I found the Post-op Recovery room very clean and having a window bed was a bonus. I was unable to have a private room as requested which was a disappointment. I also am not too sure that I like the co-ed arrangement, I understand why they do this but personally I would prefer non co-ed rooms. The waiting period from registration to the OR proved to be very long but with some humour my daughter and I made the best of it. All in all I think we are very blessed to have this facility and it's care givers there to help us through our illnesses. Thank you Very Much. M. Rockandel

Gurleen saini

there should be clinical exam after every one year or more for young physicians,so that they could improve their clinical skills more under supervision of experienced physicians having experience of 15 plus or more .i am not here to discourage any body but physicians are more responsible for dealing with lives of people.Being nurse ,I felt worst abdominal exam done by emergency physician along with that when I asked him about my BMP test ,I got shocked to hear that this is not part of emergency routine.how about if person comes with similar symptoms of AKI and without doing BMP ,How they can be so sure that this is just Normal back pain .I mean to say there are 50%of chances having AKI in young patients like me but still 50%probability is there that it can be .After all physicians are also human beings ,they can commit mistakes but still they should improve their skills as much as they can.I am not saying randomly ,Being nurse ,I have had no of experiences where lot of people lost their lives because of improper diagnosis or in other condition their condition got more worst due to improper diagnoses.I do have lot of respect for physicians,keep doing good work but with more awareness ,one mistake can lead to loosing somebody’s precious life.

Tiffany Wagner

If I could give less than 1 star I would. I understand it's a pandemic.... I understand wave 2 could be coming... but how dare you take away visiting rights to family's!! Limiting a visit to 1 hour per day?? How do you expect patients to get better when they are alone all day getting less than perfect care?? It's bad enough none of the grandkids can visit out grandfather but now my grandmother and mom can only visit for 1 hour per day??? Do you think a virus won't spread if they are there under 60 min?? I am scared to think what's going to happen now that mom and nana can't be there to care for bampa... I know the staff won't care for him the way he needs! If that was me in the hospital I would be getting the hell out of that hospital!!!