McLaren Caro Region in Caro, MI
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About McLaren Caro Region
McLaren Caro Region is a critical access hospital in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Caro Psychiatric Hospital, about 3.3 mi away.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
43.49320, -83.40719
Nearby hospitals
- Caro Psychiatric Hospital2040 Chambers Rd, Caro, MIPsychiatric hospital3.3 mi
- Hills & Dales General Hospital4675 Hill Street, Cass City, MI · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital14 mi
- Marlette Regional Hospital2770 Main Street, Marlette, MI · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital20 mi
- McLaren Bay Region1900 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital24 mi
- Scheurer Hospital170 N Caseville Rd, Pigeon, MI · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is McLaren Caro Region located?
McLaren Caro Region is at 401 N Hooper St, Caro, MI 48723 in Tuscola County.
Does McLaren Caro Region have an emergency room?
Yes. McLaren Caro Region reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 72 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of McLaren Caro Region?
McLaren Caro Region does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is McLaren Caro Region a trauma center?
Yes. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center in the HIFLD hospitals data, which is compiled from state trauma registries (source date April 2024). Trauma designations are renewed periodically, so confirm with the Michigan EMS or trauma program. In an emergency, call 911: paramedics take seriously injured patients to the right trauma center.
What is the phone number of McLaren Caro Region?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (989) 673-3141.
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