Saint Francis Emergency Department

Shortest ER Wait Times in New Castle County

When it comes to emergency care in Wilmington, Saint Francis Hospital is a hospital you can count on. In a medical emergency, it is important to have a capable hospital nearby that can assist you as fast as possible.

Features Only We Provide

At Saint Francis Hospital, we operate the only hospital ambulance service in Delaware. And, we also have the shortest emergency room wait times.

Certified for Geriatric Emergency Care

The latest unique offering in our Emergency Department is certification to meet the special needs of older adults. Saint Francis Hospital is the only hospital in the region to hold this certification. It means we provide:

• Age-appropriate furnishings and features geared toward older adults and their caregivers
• A specialized focus on registration, triage, waiting areas, and treatments so they meet the unique needs of older adults
• Social work and care coordination services to continue appropriate care upon leaving the ED
• Physicians, nurses and staff specially trained in geriatric emergencies available 24/7