Critical access hospital in Ishpeming, MI
Bell Hospital
901 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, MI 49849 · (906) 486-4431
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Bell Hospital at a glance
Bell Hospital is a for-profit critical access hospital in Ishpeming, Michigan (Marquette County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
82% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 130 minutes in the ER, better than the Michigan median of 161 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 1 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Proprietary
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Marquette County
- CMS Certification Number
- 231321
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 1 | 4 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 69.3% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 82% | 68.5% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 129 | 499 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 130 min | 161 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 74% | 59.7% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80% | 74.7% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.3% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.6% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bell Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Bell Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Bell Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 130 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Michigan median is 161 minutes.
Does Bell Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Bell Hospital and how do I contact it?
Bell Hospital is at 901 Lakeshore Drive, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Phone: (906) 486-4431.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.