Charlevoix Area Hospital in Charlevoix, MI
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About Charlevoix Area Hospital
Charlevoix Area Hospital is a critical access hospital in Charlevoix, Charlevoix County, Michigan. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (other). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has about 25 beds, according to OpenStreetMap. It meets the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation criteria for maternity care. The nearest other listed hospital is McLaren Northern Michigan, about 15 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.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend79%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1078%
- Completed surveys308
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
45.31444, -85.27466
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Charlevoix Area Hospital located?
Charlevoix Area Hospital is at 14700 Lakeshore Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720 in Charlevoix County.
Does Charlevoix Area Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Charlevoix Area Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 133 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Charlevoix Area Hospital?
Charlevoix Area Hospital 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 Charlevoix Area Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Charlevoix Area Hospital. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Michigan trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Charlevoix Area Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (231) 547-4024.
Would patients recommend Charlevoix Area Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (308 completed surveys), 79% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 78% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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