Accreditations
National Quality Approval
National Pathway to Excellence Designation
CMS 4-Star Rating for Patient Satisfaction
Age-Friendly Health System Committed to Care Excellence for Older Adults
- Level IV Trauma designation by Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services
- Age-Friendly Hospital Designation
- LEED Certification
- TJC Medication Compounding Accreditation
- MPRO 2019 Governor’s Award of Excellence Outstanding Achievement in Effective Reporting and Measurement
- Medical Disposal Program Designated Drop Off Site
We're part of your community
Ionia has been part of the Ionia community for over 75 years. Today our commitment to your health is stronger than ever before. Our all new, LEED certified, state-of-the-art, 22-bed hospital opened in 2015. The new facility offers more services, updated technology and expanded healthcare for our patients. We partner with additional healthcare professionals throughout the UM Health-Sparrow Health System to provide exceptional care whatever your health situation is. We have the expert medical care you need ― always with a caring, compassionate approach.
Primary and specialty care near you
Primary care is available to serve you at UM Health Partners practices located conveniently throughout the county in Ionia, Muir, Portland and Saranac. Specialty services from orthopedics and sports medicine to cancer treatment and nuclear medicine, are also exactly where you need them most: right here in your community.
For our extraordinary nurses
The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary compassionate and skillful care given by nurses every day. UM Health-Sparrow Health System is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner that recognizes one of our nurses with this special honor every month. Patients, Visitors, Nurses, Physicians, and Caregivers may nominate a deserving Nurse.
Learn more about becoming a volunteer.
Volunteers are a crucial part of UM Health-Sparrow’s mission and are needed in providing excellent care to our patients and families. Interested in becoming a UM Health-Sparrow volunteer? Click the button below to get started!
Amenities
UM Health-Sparrow Ionia Gift Shop
Visit the UM Health-Sparrow Ionia Gift Shop for items ranging from candy, cards and stuffed animals to holiday décor, books, unique jewelry and other decorative items and gifts. The Gift Shop is run by Ionia Volunteers and is currently open Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Chapel
Thanks to the generosity of the UM Health-Sparrow Ionia Healthcare Advocates we have a beautiful chapel for those who would like a quieter, more private place to meditate. The Chapel is located on the second floor, next to the Surgical Waiting area. Ionia welcomes volunteer chaplains that can assist our patients and their family members who may need spiritual guidance on their journey.
Healing Garden
The natural garden located outside the dining area on the first floor, was built with the support of the Rotary Club of Ionia, and is meant to be a place of respite for patients, family members and caregivers. Inside the Garden is a walkway of engraved bricks in memory or honor of caregivers and community members.
Interpreter Services
Available through Patient Access, we offer free interpreter services to ensure patients can receive medical information in their own language.
Patient Rooms
Patients who stay in the hospital overnight are cared for in large, private patient rooms with plenty of space and sleeper couches to accommodate family members. All rooms have telephones and TV’s available for your convenience and comfort.
The Roeser Walking Trail is a 1.2-mile outdoor walking path around the hospital that starts at the Healing Garden. Supported by caregivers and community members, the trail is dedicated to Bill Roeser, retired President of Ionia, and his wife Marcia, a longtime UM Health-Sparrow Hospital nurse.
Experience the benefit of health and wellbeing of the community we serve. The trail is available as weather permits.
Services
At our Cancer Center we offer oncology diagnostics, chemotherapy, hematology, drug therapies and more for our patients. Providing clinical care services in Ionia is UM Health-Sparrow Cancer Center physician, Muhammad Hamdan, M.D., board-certified in Oncology/Hematology and Internal Medicine.
Through our partnership with the best cardiology specialists in Lansing, advancement in echocardiography, stress testing, and vascular imaging are conveniently provided at Ionia. Cardiology services and coverage are available five days a week.
We are a full-service emergency department, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with all Emergency Medicine trained and board-certified physicians treating serious injuries. Specially trained caregivers are available to provide high-quality care when you need it the most.
When it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of your injury or illness, your doctor needs the highest-quality images available. At Ionia, we use the latest in state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technology to give your doctor detailed images of any body part in a matter of seconds. Our highly trained caregivers will make sure that your experience is centered around you.
Inpatient Services
Whether you are recovering from an illness, injury or surgery, you can count on our compassionate, caring medical/surgical unit caregivers to provide excellent care in a safe, clean and comfortable environment.
Located on the second floor, the unit provides inpatient services for all conditions in 22 private rooms with all the amenities of home. Staffed by specially-trained registered nurses and certified nurses' assistants, the medical/surgical care team makes sure patients receive the hospital services they need including physician and nursing care, physical therapy, dietary services, respiratory therapy and pharmacy services.
The UM Health-Sparrow Ionia is a full-service laboratory. It is integrated with Labratories to provide expanded testing and consultative services. Laboratory services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
UM Health-Sparrow Ionia’s team provides comprehensive care that comes from years of experience with orthopedic patients. Our providers treat patients of all ages with the latest non-invasive and surgical techniques, including partial and total joint replacements. Whether you’re suffering from joint pain, arthritis, or a sports-related injury, you will receive the best care from our highly skilled orthopedic surgeons.
The three UM Health-Sparrow-owned primary care practices in Ionia, Portland and Saranac have been designated as a Patient-Centered Medical Home practice by Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan for the 2019 program year. PCMH designated practices have strong performance on quality, use and efficiency measures, and the physicians are recognized for using a team approach focusing on prevention and the partnership between a patient and their doctor. Our board-certified physicians offer flexible hours to fit your family’s schedule, close to home.
The rehabilitation team is comprised of licensed healthcare professionals trained in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy treating adult and pediatric populations. Inpatient therapy is available for patients in the hospital. Therapists work closely with the physicians to offer coordinated care that fully addresses each patient’s needs.
Respiratory
If you have trouble breathing because of asthma, emphysema, COPD, lung disease or seasonal respiratory infections, our expert team is here to help you breathe better. Ionia respiratory therapists are specially trained to care for a variety of lung and respiratory conditions. We work in the hospital to assist patients whose condition needs immediate attention. Our goal is to find the treatment that works best for you.
You will find a number of services and expert physicians in our Specialty Clinics. It’s the perfect way to connect with specialists often coming in from Lansing or Grand Rapids to serve patients close to home. Physician practices and specialties located in the Specialty Clinics include: Cardiology, Women’s Health Services (OB/GYN), Oncology/Hematology, Ophthalmology, Urology and Sleep Medicine.
At UM Health-Sparrow Ionia, we combine compassionate, personalized care with the latest in advanced surgical technology. From diagnosis through the procedure and your ultimate recovery, we promote your full health and well-being. Current technologies often allow for less invasive surgeries and improved recovery times. With your comfort in mind, we're ready to answer any questions you may have about your upcoming surgery.
We diagnose and provide medical treatment for minor conditions, illnesses and non-emergency care. From allergies, sore throats, sore muscles and ear aches to viral infections - plus everything in between.
Visitor Information
At Ionia, our priority is supporting the health of our community by ensuring that every patient feels comfortable and safe. In response to COVID-19 as well as health recommendations from the state of Michigan, we have implemented new visitor guidelines and policies designed to give patients access to the support persons they need while minimizing the spread of COVID-19 and other sickness.
For more details, please see our Visitor Policy or call 517-364-1000.
Food Options
UM Health-Sparrow Ionia Café
Our café offers a Micro Market to provide safe access to a variety of food, snacks, and beverages. Utilizing a contactless checkout, this option of grab-and- go self checkout saves time and offers convenience.
Available 24 hours, 7 days a week
Vending Machines – Vending machines are located in the east entrance vestibule and in the Dining area.
Nearby Lodging
Super 8 by Wyndham
Amenities: Free parking, free Wi-Fi and free breakfast
Address: 7245 S. State Road, Ionia, MI 48846
Phone Number: 616-597-6974
American Inn & Suites
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, free breakfast buffet, indoor heated pool
Address: 423 Brown Blvd., Ionia, MI 48846
Phone Number: 616-527-2200
Generosity Heals
Donations made to the Sparrow Foundation to each of our community hospital stays local, right here in your community to fund the area of care you select. To give a gift to UM Health-Sparrow Ionia, please use our secure online donation form.
UM Health-Sparrow Health Care Scholarships
UM Health-Sparrow Carson, UM Health-Sparrow Clinton, UM Health-Sparrow Eaton and Ionias offers scholarship opportunities to graduating seniors residing in Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia or Montcalm Counties who intend to pursue higher education in a health-related field.