Critical access hospital in Ionia, MI
Sparrow Ionia Hospital
3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846 · (616) 527-4200
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sparrow Ionia Hospital at a glance
Sparrow Ionia Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Ionia, Michigan (Ionia County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, worse than the Michigan average of 3.1.
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 158 minutes in the ER, close to the Michigan median of 161 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Ionia County
- CMS Certification Number
- 231331
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 1 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Worse |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 69.3% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 74% | 68.5% | 71.2% | Average |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Worse |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Average |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Completed patient surveys | 210 | 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) | 158 min | 161 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 1.9% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 66% | 74.7% | 74.5% | Worse |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.2% | 15.2% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 7.7% | 8.6% | 8.6% | Better |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.8% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 15.9% | 17.1% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 18.8% | 19.7% | 19.9% | Better |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.32 | 0.36 | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sparrow Ionia Hospital's rating?
Sparrow Ionia Hospital has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Michigan hospitals is 3.1 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Sparrow Ionia Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 158 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Michigan median is 161 minutes.
Does Sparrow Ionia Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Sparrow Ionia Hospital and how do I contact it?
Sparrow Ionia Hospital is at 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI 48846. Phone: (616) 527-4200.
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.