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Visit Ionia County
Address
3565 S STATE ROAD
Ionia, MI 48846
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiteuofmhealthsparrow.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCU
Imaging
CTDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 46 min of 456 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 1 min of 23 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 17,257 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.75 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
73% rated 9 or 10 of 10
73%
Would recommend
72% would definitely recommend
72%
Nurse communication
82% said nurses always communicated well
82%
Doctor communication
76% said doctors always communicated well
76%
Cleanliness
84% said the room was always clean
84%
Quietness at night
73% said the area was always quiet at night
73%
Clinicians on staff
126
total clinicians
9
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 19
Internal medicine 17
Cardiology 10
General surgery 3
Pulmonology 3
Orthopedic surgery 2
Interventional cardiology 1
Interventional radiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Sparrow Ionia Hospital?

Sparrow Ionia Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (616) 527-4200 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Michigan.

Is Sparrow Ionia Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Sparrow Ionia Hospital, call (616) 527-4200.

Where is Sparrow Ionia Hospital located?

Sparrow Ionia Hospital is located at 3565 S State Road, Ionia, MI, 48846. Phone: (616) 527-4200.