Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital in Dowagiac, MI
Also known as Beacon Dowagiac, Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital is a critical access hospital in Dowagiac, Cass County, Michigan. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (church-affiliated). 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 25 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Niles Hospital, about 13 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
- Would definitely recommend76%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1076%
- Completed surveys29
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
41.98231, -86.11470
Nearby hospitals
- Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals Niles Hospital31 North Saint Joseph Avenue, Niles, MI · Level IV traumaHospital13 mi
- Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital400 Medical Park Dr, Watervliet, MI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital16 mi
- Beacon Granger Hospital3220 Beacon Parkway, Granger, IN · Emergency roomHospital17 mi
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center5215 Holy Cross Pkwy, Mishawaka, IN · Emergency roomAcute care hospital19 mi
- Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana, LLC4807 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, INRehabilitation hospital20 mi
- Unity Physicians Hospital4455 Edison Lakes Pkwy, Mishawaka, INAcute care hospital20 mi
- Bronson Lakeview Hospital408 Hazen Street, Paw Paw, MI · Level IV traumaCritical access hospital20 mi
- Lakeland Hospital, St Joseph1234 Napier Avenue, St Joseph, MI · Emergency roomAcute care hospital20 mi
- Medical Behavioral Hospital - Mishawaka1625 East Jefferson Blvd, Mishawaka, INPsychiatric hospital21 mi
- Memorial Hospital of South Bend615 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN · Level II traumaAcute care hospital22 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital located?
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital is at 420 W High St, Dowagiac, MI 49047 in Cass County.
Does Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 74 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital?
Ascension Borgess Lee 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 Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Ascension Borgess Lee 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 Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (269) 782-8681.
Would patients recommend Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (29 completed surveys), 76% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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