Hospitals and Urgent Care in Wellington FL: ER, Hours and Where to Go

When you or your kids need medical care fast, it helps to know where to go before it is an emergency. This guide covers the hospitals, emergency rooms and urgent care centers in Wellington, Florida, what each one is best for, and their hours, so you can pick the right place quickly.

Where to go at a glance

Life-threatening emergency: Call 911
Closest 24/7 ER: Wellington Regional Medical Center, 10101 Forest Hill Blvd
Kids' emergencies: HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, which has dedicated pediatric services
Urgent care, evenings and weekends: Baptist Health Urgent Care Express, listed as open 7 days, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Urgent care plus primary care: Premier Family Health, 1037 S State Road 7

This guide is general information, not medical advice. In an emergency, call 911. Hours change, so call ahead or check the provider's website before you go.

Emergency room or urgent care?

Go to the ER or call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of stroke, severe bleeding, serious injuries, high fevers in newborns, seizures, or anything that feels life-threatening.

Urgent care is a good fit for things that need same-day attention but are not emergencies: colds, flu, sore throats, ear infections, minor cuts that need stitches, sprains, rashes, mild burns and minor fractures. Urgent care is usually faster and less expensive than the ER.

Hospitals in and near Wellington

Wellington Regional Medical Center

Wellington Regional Medical Center is the village's full-service hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department, surgery, a heart and vascular program, women's services and maternity care. For most adult emergencies in Wellington, this is the closest ER.

Address: 10101 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414. ER hours: 24/7.

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Just north of Wellington in Loxahatchee, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital runs a 24-hour emergency department and is known locally for its pediatric services, which makes it a common choice for parents.

Address: 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. ER hours: 24/7.

Nicklaus Children's Wellington

The Nicklaus Children's outpatient center on Forest Hill Blvd brings pediatric specialists, imaging and therapy services to Wellington so families do not have to drive to Miami. Call ahead to confirm which services and walk-in options are available.

Address: 10111 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414. Phone: (561) 877-5870.

Urgent care in Wellington

Baptist Health Urgent Care Express

Baptist Health Urgent Care Express on Forest Hill Blvd treats kids and adults with no appointment needed. It offers online check-in, digital X-rays, lab services and flu shots, and lists hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

Premier Family Health

Premier Family Health on State Road 7 combines urgent care and primary care, with in-house labs, vaccines, EKG and ultrasound. Listed hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.

Address: 1037 S State Road 7, Suite 113, Wellington, FL 33414. Phone: (561) 798-3030.

Pediatricians and kids' care

For non-urgent care, Wellington Pediatrics at 10115 Forest Hill Blvd sits right next to the hospital campus. Many pediatric offices offer same-day sick visits and nurse lines after hours, so call your pediatrician first when it is not an emergency.

Other health services

Imaging: Baptist Health Diagnostic Imaging, 10520 Forest Hill Blvd.
Pharmacy: Walgreens, 10420 Forest Hill Blvd.
Dental emergencies: see our guide to the best dentists in Wellington.

Tips for Wellington families

Save numbers now. Put your nearest urgent care and pediatrician in your phone before you need them.
Check in online when urgent care offers it, to shorten your wait.
Bring your insurance card, ID and medication list to every visit.
Season means longer waits. From January through April, the population swells and ER and urgent care waits often go up.

Browse all doctors, hospitals and urgent care in Wellington.

Frequently asked questions

What hospital is in Wellington, FL?

Wellington Regional Medical Center at 10101 Forest Hill Blvd is Wellington's full-service hospital, with a 24-hour emergency room. HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in nearby Loxahatchee also has a 24-hour ER.

What urgent care is open late in Wellington, FL?

Baptist Health Urgent Care Express on Forest Hill Blvd lists hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. Premier Family Health on State Road 7 lists 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call to confirm current hours.

Should I go to urgent care or the ER?

Use the ER or call 911 for chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding or serious injuries. Urgent care is a good fit for colds, flu, minor cuts, sprains and other non-emergencies.

Where should I take my child for emergency care near Wellington?

For emergencies call 911 or go to the nearest ER. Many Wellington parents choose HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee for its pediatric services.