Visiting Hours & Restrictions
What to know when visiting your loved one. Keeping everyone safe is our number one priority
Inpatient Unit
- Visiting hours 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- No limit on the number of visitors during a patient's stay, but limited to two visitors at a time.
- Visitation is allowed for COVID positive patients, but limited to 2 visitors a day (Must use PPE supplied by staff).
- No visitors under the age of 18, unless specified.
Exceptions: Pediatric, special needs or end-of-life care patients.
Emergency Department
Including Observation Inpatients
- No restrictions on visiting hours
- Two support persons in the ED room at a time
- No visitors under the age of 18
Exceptions: Pediatric and special needs patients or end-of-life care
Surgery Department
- No restriction on visiting hours
- No visitors under the age of 18
- Two support person per patient to wait in the family waiting room
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment at St. James Hospital. If you have questions, please call our patient relations line at (607) 247-2365 or the main switchboard at (607) 247-2200.