Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, MI
Also known as Mackinac Straits Health System
In a medical emergency, call 911. This page is for information only.
About Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center is a critical access hospital in Saint Ignace, Mackinac County, Michigan. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). 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 15 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD. The nearest other listed hospital is Mackinac Island Medical Center, about 5.9 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 recommend86%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1083%
- Completed surveys51
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
45.89107, -84.72756
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center located?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center is at 1140 N State Street, Saint Ignace, MI 49781 in Mackinac County.
Does Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 122 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center 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 Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center. 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 Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (906) 643-8585.
Would patients recommend Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (51 completed surveys), 86% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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