Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc in Iron River, MI
Also known as Aspirus Iron River Hospital, Northstar Health System
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc is a critical access hospital in Iron River, Iron County, Michigan. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (other). 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.
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
81% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Would definitely recommend79%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1070%
- Completed surveys45
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
46.10432, -88.61831
Frequently asked questions
Where is Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc located?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc is at 1400 W Ice Lake Road, Iron River, MI 49935 in Iron County.
Does Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc have an emergency room?
Yes. Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 113 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc?
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc 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 Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc 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 Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (906) 265-6121.
Would patients recommend Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (45 completed surveys), 79% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 70% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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