Originally founded in 1893, we are a 234-bed general hospital offering a wide range of services, including expert cardiac care, 24-hour emergency care, wound care management and maternity services with an on-site Level II Special Care Nursery. We are the only hospital in the area offering an emergency cardiac catheterization lab, a life-saving procedure to open blocked arteries and limit heart damage. We are supported by over 700 affiliated physicians and have access to advanced specialty care with our clinical affiliation with Tufts Medical Center.
Notice About Main Entrance at MelroseWakefield Hospital
Effective Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, the main entrance will be closed overnight during the hours of 8 pm–6 am, 7 days a week. Anyone needing to enter the hospital building after 8 pm should use the Emergency Department entrance on Rowe Street.