Tenterfield District Hospital
medical
- Phone: (02) 6739 5200
- Website: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-health/service-directory/tenterfield-community-health-service
- Address: 1 Naas Street, Tenterfield NSW 2372
Tenterfield District Hospital
Overview
Tenterfield District Hospital is a public hospital operated by Hunter New England Local Health District, providing emergency, inpatient and community healthcare services to Tenterfield and the surrounding district. The hospital offers 24-hour emergency care together with inpatient services, community health, aged care support and palliative care for the local community. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
For many local families, this is where a loved one receives end-of-life care or passes away before funeral arrangements begin.
Why This Matters
Families arranging a funeral may have contact with Tenterfield District Hospital for:
- End-of-life and palliative care
- Verification of death by hospital medical staff
- Release of the deceased into funeral director care
- Collection of personal belongings
- Assistance from nursing and community health staff
- Coordination with family members and healthcare providers
Once a funeral director has been chosen, hospital staff coordinate directly with them to arrange the transfer of the deceased.
MyRest Recommendation
Although located in New South Wales, Tenterfield is an important part of the community MyRest serves. We regularly assist families from Tenterfield and work cooperatively with hospital staff to ensure every transfer is carried out professionally, respectfully and with minimal stress.
Once you appoint MyRest, we liaise directly with hospital staff to arrange collection of your loved one, allowing you to focus on your family rather than administrative details.
Services
Tenterfield District Hospital provides services including:
- 24-hour Emergency Care
- Inpatient Care
- Community Health Services
- Palliative Care
- Aged Care Services
- Allied Health
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mental Health Support
- Child and Family Health
- Wound Management
- Nursing Services
The hospital works closely with community healthcare providers to support patients throughout the Tenterfield district. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Opening Hours
Hospital: Open 24 hours
Emergency Department: Open 24 hours
Visiting hours may vary between wards.
Contact
Address
1 Naas Street
Tenterfield NSW 2372
Phone
(02) 6739 5200
Website
Related
- Tenterfield
- Warwick Hospital
- Stanthorpe Hospital
- Tenterfield Health Services
- Rouse Street Medical Centre
- Tenterfield Care - Haddington Aged Care Community
- Tenterfield Care - Millrace Aged Care Community