University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton in Charlotte, MI
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About University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton is a critical access hospital in Charlotte, Eaton County, Michigan. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (other). It provides emergency services. Its CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating is 1 out of 5. It has 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Eaton Rapids Medical Center, about 10 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.
Infections and sepsis care
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI)No different · SIR 0.00
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsNo different · SIR 0.00
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend75%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1076%
- Completed surveys232
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
42.56503, -84.83288
Nearby hospitals
- Eaton Rapids Medical Center1500 S Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital10 mi
- University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Specialty Ho1215 E Michigan Ave, 8w Sparrow Hospital Tower, Lansing, MILong-term care hospital19 mi
- Edward W Sparrow Hospital1215 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI · Level I traumaAcute care hospital19 mi
- McLaren Greater Lansing2900 Collins Road, Lansing, MI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital19 mi
- Oaklawn Hospital200 N Madison, Marshall, MI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital21 mi
- Brightwell Behavioral Health3512 Coolidge Rd, East Lansing, MIPsychiatric hospital22 mi
- Bronson Battle Creek Hospital300 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI · Level III traumaAcute care hospital24 mi
- Select Specialty Hospital- Battle Creek300 North Avenue 6th Floor, Battle Creek, MILong-term care hospital24 mi
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital1009 W Green St, Hastings, MI · Emergency roomCritical access hospital24 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton located?
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton is at 321 E Harris Street, Charlotte, MI 48813 in Eaton County.
Does University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton have an emergency room?
Yes. University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 168 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton?
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton has a CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating of 1 out of 5. The rating combines measures of mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care, compared with hospitals nationwide.
Is University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton. 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 University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (517) 543-1050.
Would patients recommend University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (232 completed surveys), 75% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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