Adelaide private hospital contact, emergency and visitor guide
Ashford Hospital Adelaide is a private, not-for-profit hospital in Ashford, South Australia, and is part of Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance, also known as ACHA. This guide gives patients, families and visitors the practical details they usually need before calling, booking, attending emergency, arranging maternity care, planning admission or driving to the hospital.
Use this page to check Ashford Hospital’s address, phone numbers, emergency hours and fees, eAdmissions, maternity booking, specialist information, parking, visitor hours, patient accounts, transport, map, video, official links and the questions to ask before attending.
Ashford SA hospital address, phone number and quick contact details
| Hospital name | Ashford Hospital |
|---|---|
| Main address | 55 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035, Australia |
| Main phone | 08 8375 5222 |
| Fax | 08 8375 5810 |
| Emergency Department phone | 08 8375 5205 |
| Emergency Department hours | 8:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week |
| Cardiac Emergency Centre | 24/7 cardiac emergency assessment through the Emergency Department or Cardiac Emergency Centre after hours |
| Accounts / self-insured quotes | 08 8375 5228 |
| Preadmission nurse | 08 8375 5866, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm |
| Maternity tour / maternity enquiries | 08 8375 5218 or ashford.maternitybookings@acha.org.au |
| Official website | Ashford Hospital official website |
Ashford Hospital map, Anzac Highway location and entry planning
Ashford Hospital is located on Anzac Highway in the suburb of Ashford, close to the Adelaide CBD. The official address is 55 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035. For planned day surgery or overnight surgery, Ashford’s admission information says to enter via Reception on Marleston Avenue.
Map tip: use the map for route planning, but follow your admission letter, appointment instructions and hospital signage for the exact reception, Emergency Department, maternity, theatre or ward entry.
Ashford Hospital maternity tour video
The video below is a useful Ashford Hospital maternity tour from ACHA Health. It is most helpful for expecting parents comparing Ashford’s maternity facilities, labour suites, nursery and private maternity experience.
Private not-for-profit hospital in Adelaide: ownership, accreditation and background
Ashford Hospital is a private, not-for-profit hospital and a member of Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated. ACHA retains responsibility for strategic direction and governance, while Healthscope Operations manages daily hospital operations under contract.
The hospital has served South Australian patients for more than 70 years. Its official history says Ashford began as Ashford Community Hospital in 1950, after local councils including Marion, Mitcham, Unley and West Torrens came together to establish it.
| Hospital fact | Useful patient detail |
|---|---|
| Hospital type | Private, not-for-profit hospital |
| Hospital group | Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA |
| Operations manager | Healthscope Operations manages daily operations under contract with ACHA |
| Founded | 1950 as Ashford Community Hospital |
| Accreditation | ACHA states Ashford Hospital is fully accredited against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards |
| Major milestones | First private cardiac angiography suite in 1998, first private Intensive Care Unit in 1990, first private hospital to perform cardiac bypass surgery in 1991, robotic technology introduced in 2015, and a $34.6m redevelopment completed in 2020 |
Private Emergency Department hours, phone and out-of-pocket fees
Ashford Hospital’s private Emergency Department is open 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. The hospital says patients can be cared for with or without private health insurance, but there are out-of-pocket costs.
| Emergency item | Ashford Hospital information |
|---|---|
| Emergency Department hours | 8:00am to 10:00pm, 7 days a week |
| Emergency Department phone | 08 8375 5205 |
| Private ED fixed out-of-pocket fee | $450 |
| Pensioner / Health Care Concession card reduced fee | $400 |
| When ED fee is paid | On the day, including if admitted to hospital |
| Private health insurance | Emergency Department fees are not covered by private health insurance under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. Private cover applies after admission, depending on policy and circumstances. |
| Other possible costs | Radiology, pathology, ambulance transfer, appliances and equipment hire such as crutches may be billed separately. |
| Return visit fee waiver | Ashford says the ED fee is waived if you return within 7 days with the same injury or illness. It also applies if you present within 28 days of an ACHA hospital admission with a condition related to that admission. |
| What happens after arrival | A nurse assesses you within minutes, assigns urgency, then an emergency doctor sees patients in order of medical priority. You may be admitted or treated and sent home with GP follow-up. |
Cardiac emergency care
Ashford Hospital has a Cardiac Emergency Centre available to assess acute chest pain and cardiac-related symptoms. The cardiac emergency service is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Emergency Department care is available 8:00am to 10:00pm, with cardiac emergency assessment after hours through the Cardiac Emergency Centre.
- Phone for Cardiac Emergency Centre enquiries: 08 8375 5205
- No referral is required for cardiac emergency treatment.
- Symptoms listed by Ashford include chest pain, tightness, squeezing, palpitations, pressure, shortness of breath, dizziness and syncope.
- If these symptoms are severe or urgent, call 000 and ask for Ashford Hospital if appropriate.
Admission, eAdmissions, surgery check-in and appointment planning
Ashford Hospital admissions may be planned through your doctor or arranged through emergency presentation. For planned admission, your doctor will usually tell you the date and sometimes the time you need to come to hospital.
eAdmissions
Ashford says the eAdmission process has two parts: admission forms and health history. Once both parts are submitted, the hospital can start preparing for your stay.
Allow about 15 to 30 minutes and submit it as soon as possible, no later than 3 days before admission.
Preadmission nurse
Phone: 08 8375 5866
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
The preadmission nurse may call one to two days before planned admission to discuss your hospital visit and answer questions.
| Admission topic | What patients should know |
|---|---|
| Day surgery arrival | Enter via Reception located on Marleston Avenue, Ashford, and proceed to the reception desk. |
| Overnight surgery arrival | Enter via Reception on Marleston Avenue, then proceed through admission processing and identity confirmation. |
| Admission time | You may receive a phone call or SMS the afternoon before admission confirming your time. Strictly follow your fasting time given by your doctor. |
| Fasting | Ashford says fasting includes smoking and chewing gum. Follow your doctor or hospital fasting instructions exactly. |
| Before surgery | Shower, wear comfortable clothing, remove jewellery except a wedding ring if allowed, do not wear make-up and remove nail polish. |
| If unwell before operation | Contact your doctor if your condition changes before your operation, including cough or fever. |
| After day surgery | You will spend time in Recovery before returning to the Day Procedure Unit. You need someone to escort you home. |
| Driving after anaesthetic | After anaesthetic, you must not drive for the following 24 hours and need someone to stay with you overnight. |
| Medical or carer certificate | Ask nursing staff on admission if you need a medical or carer certificate. |
Private health insurance, Medicare, self-funded care and accounts
Ashford Hospital is a private hospital, so billing depends on your private health insurance, procedure, specialist, Medicare eligibility, policy waiting periods, excess or co-payment and whether you are insured, self-insured or covered by a third-party claim.
| Billing situation | What Ashford Hospital says to check |
|---|---|
| Insured patient | You may need to complete and sign a health insurance claim form on admission. Any policy excess may need to be paid before or on admission. Ashford submits the claim directly to your health fund. |
| Private health insurance | Ashford has agreements with most private health funds to cover hospital admission charges depending on cover level. Waiting periods, excluded services, excess and co-payment can still apply. |
| Medicare and doctor fees | Medicare does not cover private hospital accommodation or theatre fees. Doctor fees may be covered by Medicare and private health insurance, but depending on doctor and cover, a gap may be payable. |
| Separate bills you may receive | Surgeon, assistant surgeon, anaesthetist, attending physician, medical imaging, pathology, critical care specialist and Emergency Department accounts may be separate. |
| Self-insured patients | If you do not have private health cover, you may need to pay an estimated hospital account before admission. Contact accounts on 08 8375 5228 for a written quote. |
| WorkCover / third party / public liability | Prior written approval from the relevant insurance company is required. Without approval, Ashford can provide a quote and you may choose to be admitted as self-insured. |
| Payment methods | Cash, bank cheques, money orders, EFTPOS, Amex, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. A surcharge applies for credit card transactions. Personal and business cheques are not accepted. |
| Patient transport | Medicare does not cover ambulance costs. Some private health policies cover ambulance, often only for emergency services. Check your health fund and ambulance cover. |
| Pharmacy charges | HPS Pharmacies provides pharmacy services. Ashford pages list pharmacy account/general enquiry numbers as 08 8193 9100 and 08 8193 9000 on different patient pages, so confirm the current number with hospital staff or HPS before payment. |
Clinical services, emergency, cardiac, surgery, maternity and allied health
Ashford Hospital provides a broad range of private hospital services including emergency care, cardiac services, maternity, surgical services, medical care, oncology and haematology, diagnostics, critical care, allied health and pharmacy support.
| Service area | Useful patient detail |
|---|---|
| Private Emergency Department | Open 8am to 10pm, 7 days. Adult emergency services only. Unable to accept major trauma or psychiatric conditions. |
| Cardiac Emergency Centre | 24/7 acute chest pain and cardiac-related assessment; cardiologist on call, cardiac medical officer rostered on-site 24/7 and acute interventions available. |
| Cardiac services | Almost 30 cardiologists and six cardiothoracic surgeons treat patients at Ashford. Services include two angiography labs, dedicated cardiothoracic operating theatre, 55-bed cardiac services ward and 24-bed Critical Care Unit. |
| Cardiac procedures | Coronary angiography, angioplasty, stenting, electrophysiology studies, cardioversion, pacemakers, right heart catheterisation, TAVI, valvuloplasty and vascular procedures. |
| Surgical services | Nine operating theatres and one procedure room. Services include general surgery, gynaecology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedics, pain medicine, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, vascular surgery and robotic surgery. |
| Robotic surgery | Some operations may use the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, including selected urology, gynaecology and general surgery procedures. |
| Maternity | Private maternity care with choice of obstetrician, labour suites, postnatal maternity suites, private rooms and Level 5 Nursery. |
| Critical care | Ashford highlights high-level private critical care and neonatal/maternal support. Cardiac services are supported by a 24-bed Critical Care Unit. |
| Allied health | Dietetics and nutrition, physiotherapy and speech pathology are available. Other inpatient allied health services may include occupational therapy, social work, podiatry and psychology. |
| Diabetes services | Inpatient and outpatient diabetes service coordinated by a credentialed Diabetes Educator. Referrals can come from endocrinologists, obstetricians, GPs or self-referrals. |
| On-site support | Medical imaging, radiology, pathology and pharmacy support hospital services. |
Maternity booking, obstetricians, nursery and childbirth classes
Ashford Hospital is well known for private maternity care in Adelaide. The hospital says patients should first see a GP for a referral to an Ashford-accredited obstetrician. After review by the chosen obstetrician, patients should complete online admission forms through eAdmissions.
How to book maternity care
- See your GP for referral to an Ashford-accredited obstetrician.
- Book and attend consultation with your chosen obstetrician.
- Complete eAdmissions as soon as possible after obstetrician review.
- Check private health insurance cover, waiting periods, excess and baby cover before the due date.
- For maternity tour enquiries, call 08 8375 5218 or email ashford.maternitybookings@acha.org.au.
Maternity facilities
- Maternity Unit on the second floor.
- Labour Suites, Postnatal Maternity Suites and Level 5 Nursery.
- Labour suites with ensuite, television, telephone, Wi-Fi and kitchenette.
- One labour suite has a large spa bath for early labour, but Ashford does not support water births.
- Level 5 Nursery staffed 24 hours with restricted access.
Maternity stay and room details
| Maternity item | Hospital detail |
|---|---|
| Vaginal birth stay | Ashford says mothers can expect to stay three to four nights after a vaginal birth. |
| Caesarean section stay | Mothers can expect to stay four to five nights after a caesarean section. |
| Partner overnight stay | Partner or support person is welcome to stay overnight. Children cannot stay overnight. |
| Support person in theatre | For caesarean section, Ashford says support person attendance may be encouraged in consultation with the obstetrician and anaesthetist. The support person must be at least 18. |
| Meals | Private dining includes breakfast 7am–8am, lunch 12pm–1pm, dinner 5pm–6pm and supper at 7pm. Morning and afternoon tea are served at 10:30am and 2:30pm. |
| Education classes | Includes antenatal education, health and nutrition during pregnancy, having and caring for your baby, establishing breastfeeding and partner education options. |
| Newborn support | Newborn Support service is available after discharge for up to 6 weeks. Tuesdays by appointment 8am–4pm and Thursdays by appointment 11am–4pm. Phone 08 8375 5218. |
| Partner class cost | Partners Do Make a Difference class cost is listed as $30 per partner, paid on the day at the main entrance reception desk. |
Obstetricians officially listed by Ashford Hospital
Ashford’s obstetrician page says patients should first see a GP for referral. The doctors below are listed on the Ashford Hospital obstetricians page; appointment availability, fees and delivery bookings must be confirmed directly with the practice.
| Obstetrician | Practice / location listed | Phone listed |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Simona Fischer | Adelaide Obstetrics & Fertility, 38 King William Road, Goodwood SA 5034 | 08 8272 7755 |
| Dr Mandana Master | Burnside Women’s Health, 4/120 Kensington Road, Toorak Gardens SA 5065 | 08 8364 3642 |
| Dr Darren Roberts | 64 Kensington Road, Rose Park SA 5067 | 08 8331 8411 |
| Dr Kate Gowling | GLOW Specialists, Level 1, 20 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034 | 08 7082 3788 |
| Dr Amy Hercus | Adelaide Obstetrics & Fertility, 38 King William Road, Goodwood SA 5034 | 08 8272 7755 |
| Dr Candice Houda | Adelaide Obstetrics & Fertility, 38 King William Road, Goodwood SA 5034 | 08 8272 7755 |
| Dr Carl Lam | Ashford Specialist Centre, Suite 21, 57-59 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035 | 08 8297 9885 |
| Dr Alison Munt | Adelaide Obstetrics & Fertility, 38 King William Road, Goodwood SA 5034 | 08 8272 7755 |
| Dr Charlotte Paull | GLOW Specialists, Level 1, 20 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034 | 08 7082 3788 |
| Dr Anneliese Perkins | GLOW Specialists, Level 1, 20 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034 | 08 7082 3788 |
| Dr Morgan Pettman | Adelaide Obstetrics & Fertility, 38 King William Road, Goodwood SA 5034 | 08 8272 7755 |
| Dr Christopher Sexton | 64 Kensington Road, Rose Park SA 5067 | 08 8331 8411 |
| Dr Gloria Sham | Nurture Women’s Care, Attunga House, Suite 5, 97 Hewitt Avenue, Toorak Gardens SA 5065 | 08 7079 7900 |
| Dr Monika Skubisz | GLOW Specialists, Level 1, 20 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034 | 08 7082 3788 |
Paediatricians officially listed by Ashford Hospital
Ashford says families can choose which paediatrician they use and may discuss this with their obstetrician or contact the paediatrician directly. Paediatricians usually do not routinely attend vaginal births unless requested, but attend elective and emergency caesarean section births and some higher-risk deliveries.
| Paediatrician | Practice / location listed | Phone listed |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Brian Conway | Prosper Paediatrics, Moore Street, Toorak Gardens 5065 | 08 8332 3778 |
| Dr Sunandini Das | Adelaide Paediatrics, Suite 28, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre, 57-59 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035 | 08 7123 6171 |
| Dr Bron Hennebry | Adelaide Paediatrics, Suite 28, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre, 57-59 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035 | 08 7123 6171 |
| Dr Subashni Maharaj | Adelaide Paediatrics, Suite 28, Level 3 Ashford Specialist Centre, 57-59 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035 | 08 7123 6171 |
| Dr Sanjay Sinhal | Ashford Specialist Centre, Level 4, Suite 21, 57-59 Anzac Highway, Ashford | 0433 323 163 |
Specialist doctors, directory access and referral planning
Ashford Hospital has an official specialist directory. For a printed copy of the current specialist list, Ashford says to contact Executive Administration on 08 8375 5294. Doctor availability, consulting rooms, fees and procedure dates change, so confirm directly with the specialist’s rooms.
| Specialist need | What to do |
|---|---|
| Find a specialist | Use Ashford’s official Specialist Directory or ask your GP for referral to an Ashford-accredited specialist. |
| Printed specialist list | Call Executive Administration on 08 8375 5294. |
| Doctor appointment fee | Ask the specialist’s rooms directly. Specialist consultation and surgical fees may be separate from hospital charges. |
| Theatre or admission date | Your specialist’s rooms usually arrange planned admission and surgery date with the hospital. |
| Health fund check | Ask the specialist and your health fund about hospital cover, excess, gap, prosthesis/device coverage, anaesthetic fees and post-operative appointments. |
Parking near Ashford Hospital, visitor car park and weekly tickets
Ashford Hospital’s visitor and patient pages say undercover multi-level parking is available on the corner of Everard Avenue and Alexander Avenue. The car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
| Parking item | Useful detail |
|---|---|
| Main visitor/patient car park | Undercover multi-level car park on the corner of Everard Avenue and Alexander Avenue. |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Weekly tickets | Weekly tickets are available according to Ashford visitor/patient information. |
| Car park operator contact note | Ashford’s visitor page lists Care Park on 08 8212 3422. Another patient information page lists Greenco on 08 8351 4409. Because official pages differ, check current signage at the car park or confirm with hospital reception before relying on operator details. |
| Emergency arrival | If urgent, use emergency instructions and call 000 first for life-threatening symptoms. Do not delay emergency care to search for parking. |
| Best parking question to ask | “Which entrance and car park should I use for Emergency, day surgery, maternity or ward visiting?” |
Visiting hours, Critical Care Unit rules, cafe and patient mail
General hospital visiting hours at Ashford Hospital are listed as 11:00am to 8:00pm. Specialty areas including Critical Care and the Emergency Department have unique visiting guidelines and may require arrangements with staff.
| Visitor item | Details |
|---|---|
| General visiting hours | 11:00am to 8:00pm. |
| Critical Care Unit visiting | 11:00am to 1:00pm and 3:00pm to 8:00pm. |
| Critical Care rest period | 1:00pm to 3:00pm. |
| Critical Care entry | Press the intercom outside the Critical Care Unit. Staff will attend as soon as they can. |
| Mobile phones in CCU | Switch mobile phones to silent while visiting Critical Care. |
| Flowers | Flowers are not accepted in Critical Care. Large flower arrangements or gifts cannot be accommodated in maternity ward patient rooms. |
| Bringing food | Ask nursing staff before bringing food because some patients may need modified textures, thickened fluids or special diet restrictions. |
| Mail and flowers address | Patient’s full name, Ashford Hospital, 55 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035. |
Cafe and amenities
| Amenity | Useful detail |
|---|---|
| Cafe location | Ground floor. Light meals, cakes, snacks, hot and cold drinks, cards, flowers, magazines and newspapers are available. |
| Cafe Monday to Friday | 6:30am to 8:00pm. |
| Cafe Saturday | 7:00am to 7:00pm. |
| Cafe Sunday | 8:30am to 6:00pm. |
| Opening time note | Ashford says cafe opening times may vary. |
| Patient Finder | Patient Finder helps family and friends track a patient’s location during a hospital stay, mainly for surgery patients. It can show theatre, recovery and ward location details when shared by the patient/family. |
Interpreter, chaplaincy, diabetes, allied health and patient support
Ashford Hospital provides support services that may help during an inpatient stay or appointment. Ask your nurse, doctor or ward staff if you need language help, pastoral care, allied health input, discharge planning or diabetes education.
| Support service | Details |
|---|---|
| Interpreter services | An interpreter service can be arranged when necessary. Ask nursing staff to arrange an interpreter. Charges may apply. |
| Chaplaincy | Pastoral care is available for people of any religious faith or cultural background. Chaplain Rev Mark Dickens is located at Ashford Hospital and can be contacted on 08 8375 5953. |
| Prayer spaces | The Sacred Space for prayer and reflection and a Muslim prayer room are located on Level 1. The Anzac garden can be accessed via Marion ward on the ground floor. |
| Dietetics and Nutrition | Supports geriatric medicine, oncology, gastrointestinal specialties, bariatric surgery, cardiac specialties and women’s health. |
| Physiotherapy | Supports cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac rehabilitation, critical care, medical/surgical/geriatrics, orthopaedics and women’s health/postnatal care. |
| Speech Pathology | Assessment and management of swallowing and communication difficulties, including issues related to stroke, neurological injury, respiratory disorders and head/neck cancer. |
| Other allied health | Occupational therapy, social work, podiatry and psychology may be available as required for inpatients. |
| Case management / discharge planning | Case Managers can help patients and families plan additional support where complex discharge needs exist. |
| Diabetes Educator | Call 08 8375 5222 and ask to speak to the Diabetes Educator. Referrals may come from endocrinologists, obstetricians, GPs or self-referrals. |
| DVA patients | Ashford Hospital welcomes Department of Veterans’ Affairs patients. |
| Non-smoking facility | Ashford Hospital is a non-smoking facility. Quitline can be contacted on 13 78 48. |
What to bring for admission, surgery, maternity or emergency
Your specialist or hospital admission letter is the most important instruction source. The checklist below covers practical items that commonly apply to private hospital admission, emergency, day surgery and maternity care.
Documents and payment
- Admission letter, appointment letter or SMS confirmation.
- Medicare card.
- Private health insurance card and membership details.
- Concession card, Pensioner card, DVA card or Health Care Concession card if relevant.
- WorkCover, third-party or public liability approval documents if relevant.
- Photo ID.
- Payment card for excess, co-payment, ED fee, pharmacy or parking.
- Specialist quotes or informed financial consent documents.
Health and personal items
- Current medicines in original packaging if requested.
- Medication list, allergies and adverse reaction details.
- Recent x-rays, scans, pathology results or reports if requested.
- Comfortable clothing and non-slip footwear.
- Glasses, hearing aids, dentures, walking aid or mobility equipment.
- Phone charger.
- Baby/maternity items if attending for maternity admission.
- Contact details for your support person and GP.
Questions to ask before visiting Ashford Hospital
- “Should I enter via Marleston Avenue reception, the Emergency Department, maternity or another entrance?”
- “Do I need to complete eAdmissions, and has the hospital received both parts?”
- “What time should I arrive, and what is my fasting time?”
- “Will I need to pay an excess, co-payment, self-insured quote or Emergency Department fee on the day?”
- “Which separate bills could I receive from doctors, anaesthetists, imaging, pathology, pharmacy or critical care?”
- “Is my health fund cover valid for this procedure, doctor, prosthesis or maternity admission?”
- “Which specialist or obstetrician is managing my care, and what are their rooms’ direct phone details?”
- “Which car park and entry should I use, and what are the current parking fees?”
- “Can interpreter support, diabetes education, allied health or discharge planning be arranged?”
- “What visiting rules apply for Critical Care, Emergency, maternity or the ward I am visiting?”
Official Ashford Hospital links for contact, admissions, fees and services
| Need | Official link |
|---|---|
| Main website | Ashford Hospital official website |
| Contact page | Ashford Hospital Contact Us |
| Emergency Department | Ashford Emergency Department |
| Cardiac services | Ashford Cardiac Services |
| Surgical services | Ashford Surgical Services |
| Maternity | Ashford Maternity Services |
| Maternity booking | Ashford Maternity Booking Information |
| Obstetricians | Ashford Obstetricians |
| Paediatricians | Ashford Paediatricians |
| Admissions and discharge | Patient Admission and Discharge Information |
| Patient services | Ashford Patient Services |
| Visitor information | Ashford Visitor Information |
| eAdmissions | ACHA eAdmissions |
| Healthdirect listing | Ashford Hospital on Healthdirect |
Ashford Hospital Adelaide FAQs
What is the address of Ashford Hospital Adelaide?
Ashford Hospital is located at 55 Anzac Highway, Ashford SA 5035, Australia.
What is the main phone number for Ashford Hospital?
The main Ashford Hospital phone number is 08 8375 5222. The fax number listed by the hospital is 08 8375 5810.
Is Ashford Hospital Emergency Department open 24 hours?
No. Ashford Hospital’s private Emergency Department is listed as open 8:00am to 10:00pm, seven days a week. Its Cardiac Emergency Centre provides 24/7 cardiac emergency assessment. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
How much is the Ashford Hospital Emergency Department fee?
Ashford Hospital lists a fixed private Emergency Department out-of-pocket fee of $450, reduced to $400 for Pensioner and Health Care Concession card holders. Other costs such as pathology, radiology, ambulance, appliances or equipment hire may be billed separately.
Does private health insurance cover Ashford Hospital Emergency Department fees?
Ashford Hospital says Emergency Department fees are not covered by private health insurance under the Private Health Insurance Act 2007. Private insurance only covers patients once admitted into hospital, depending on cover and circumstances.
How do I complete Ashford Hospital admission forms?
Use ACHA eAdmissions. Ashford says eAdmission includes admission forms and health history, takes about 15 to 30 minutes and should be submitted as soon as possible, no later than 3 days before admission.
Where do I go for day surgery or overnight surgery admission?
Ashford Hospital says patients coming for day surgery or surgery requiring overnight stay should enter via Reception on Marleston Avenue, Ashford, and proceed to the reception desk.
What are Ashford Hospital visiting hours?
General visiting hours are 11:00am to 8:00pm. Critical Care Unit visiting hours are 11:00am to 1:00pm and 3:00pm to 8:00pm, with a rest period from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
Where is parking for Ashford Hospital?
Undercover multi-level parking is available on the corner of Everard Avenue and Alexander Avenue. The car park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Check current fees and operator details on arrival because official pages list different operator contacts.
How do I book maternity care at Ashford Hospital?
To have your baby at Ashford Hospital, ask your GP for referral to an Ashford-accredited obstetrician. After review by your chosen obstetrician, complete online eAdmissions. For maternity tours, call 08 8375 5218 or email ashford.maternitybookings@acha.org.au.
Source and update note
This guide is based on official Ashford Hospital, ACHA and Healthdirect information for contact details, emergency care, emergency fees, patient admissions, maternity, services, parking, visiting hours, specialist lists, patient support and billing.
Hospital services, fees, doctor availability, car park operator details, admissions instructions and visitor rules can change. Confirm urgent, personal or fee-sensitive details directly with Ashford Hospital, your specialist, your health fund or emergency services before travelling.
This page is an informational hospital guide only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendations.