Patients & Visitors
Visitor Guidelines
Visitation Hours: 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., 7 days a week
We recognize visits from family members and friends are integral to the physical and emotional well-being of patients. Please note: children must be 13 and older to enter patient rooms.
We kindly ask that you:
- Sanitize your hands when entering the hospital and when entering or exiting patient rooms.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow or a tissue; dispose of used tissues in the trash.
- Sanitize your hands after coughing or sneezing.
At Merit Health River Region, we understand that coming to the hospital as a patient or as a loved one's support person can be a difficult, often overwhelming experience. Whether you're preparing for a hospital stay or stopping by to see friends and family, knowing where to go and what to bring will help make your visit less stressful. To make your experience easier, we want to provide you with helpful information you may need to plan your visit, such as what to expect, parking instructions, transportation and more.