E J Noble Hospital Samaritan sits at 19 Fuller St, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607, and you'll find it's part of the Samaritan Medical Center network, so folks get both inpatient and outpatient care right here, including emergency services round the clock, general hospital care, comprehensive urgent care for life, sight, or limb-threatening situations, and quick referrals for both primary and specialty care when folks need them, and it's got strong ties with the U.S. Army Medical Department and the TRICARE network for urgent care, plus access to that 24/7 MHS Nurse Advice Line for support and plenty of help for military families, and while active duty service members need a referral for urgent care to avoid bills, families using TRICARE Prime can show up after hours without extra paperwork if they're away from the local area, and they'll also find a Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic and a handful of area urgent care clinics like Watertown Urgent Care or River Hospital Convenient Care, all following specific opening times. The hospital keeps emergency medical teams with trauma experts on call for air ambulance work, and those ambulances carry up-to-date cardiac support systems, with help from Global Air Rescue for both air and ground transport, so patients have strong emergency care whether by road or air, day or night. With 54 beds available, this hospital covers a complete range of high-quality medical services, including an on-site River Family Health Center for all sorts of primary care, an Ambulatory Surgical Unit for same-day surgery procedures, and areas for behavioral health and post-traumatic stress help, not to mention regular convenient care for non-urgent appointments and a family approach to everyone's health.
For folks looking for senior living, there's a secure and supportive assisted living community right inside, with a well-trained staff on the job 24/7, promoting independence, personal growth, and a high quality of life, and they go out of their way to accommodate special diets, serving three meals a day in a communal dining room, where a chef and a care team prepare nutritious food and make sure everyone's needs are met. The place is set up to feel friendly, with private and semi-private living spaces, all designed for safety and comfort, and all residents can join in recreational activities like arts and crafts, outings in the scenic Thousand Islands region, music therapy, and regular exercise programs, since they believe in keeping both minds and bodies active. The hospital runs an on-site clinic staffed with healthcare professionals making sure residents' medical care stays on track, and there's a skilled nursing facility for those who need extra support, plus everything from social areas for group activities to special features like jewelry of faith, floating locket holders, keepsake and milestone candles, stuffed animals, sleepwear, and other thoughtful gifts, many available at the hospital's gift shop, which even does same-day bedside delivery for flowers, balloons, and gift baskets. They also help with employment options for nurses through an online platform, offering job placement and travel nursing work, some with competitive pay, and nurses can land ER roles too if that's what they're looking for. They maintain connections with area hospitals such as Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Carthage Area Hospital, and Samaritan Medical Center for referrals, and the commitment to community-centered care and comfortable surroundings shows up in everything E J Noble Hospital Samaritan does, welcoming people by boat or car and making sure everyone who walks through the doors finds some peace of mind.
