Sparrow Health System · Carson City, MI
4 of 5
CMS star rating
48
Beds
543
Inpatient discharges a year
$55.8M
Net patient revenue a year
23
In-network payers
Sparrow Carson Hospital is a 48-bed voluntary non-profit - other hospital in Carson City, MI, affiliated with Sparrow Health System. Below you'll find publicly disclosed negotiated rates and facility details, including 23 in-network payers and 280 disclosed rate categories.
The 24 services Sparrow Carson Hospital most likely performs, ranked by likely volume and what it is paid. Each service names one insurer. * marks hidden insurer names; A, B and C rank the remaining rates from low to high and reset for each service.
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CT imaging
CPT 74177
$367 - $3,043
from 4 insurers · median $2,951
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 70450
$238 - $1,228
from 4 insurers · median $1,191
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery · Inpatient
MS-DRG 743
$16,347 - $32,065
from 4 insurers · median $27,061
Hospital reports inpatient surgical services to CMS
CT imaging
CPT 74176
$364 - $1,976
from 4 insurers · median $1,864
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 70553
$355 - $2,686
from 4 insurers · median $2,617
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
CT imaging
CPT 71275
$699 - $1,659
from 4 insurers · median $1,617
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Mammography
CPT 77067
$314 - $410
from 4 insurers · median $320
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93306
$1,103 - $1,265
from 4 insurers · median $1,232
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72148
$348 - $2,039
from 4 insurers · median $1,987
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
X-ray and bone density
CPT 71046
$37 - $199
from 4 insurers · median $193
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
CPT 76856
$116 - $796
from 4 insurers · median $768
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Ultrasound
CPT 76830
$272 - $796
from 4 insurers · median $772
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 74183
$850 - $2,670
from 4 insurers · median $2,602
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
MRI imaging
CPT 72197
$620 - $3,288
from 4 insurers · median $3,204
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58571
$4,904 - $10,464
from 2 insurers · median $7,684
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Ultrasound
CPT 76705
$190 - $538
from 4 insurers · median $525
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Medicine & Surgery
CPT 47562
$15,853
negotiated rate
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93971
$821 - $925
from 4 insurers · median $853
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Nuclear imaging
CPT 78452
$1,236 - $1,745
from 4 insurers · median $1,639
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Gynecology
CPT 58558
$4,682 - $5,975
from 4 insurers · median $5,822
Typical for a hospital with this service line
Cardiology and vascular testing
CPT 93970
$1,360 - $1,491
from 4 insurers · median $1,411
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 43239
$564 - $3,250
from 4 insurers · median $828
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45378
$1,220 - $2,238
from 4 insurers · median $1,780
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Digestive procedures
CPT 45385
$687 - $2,767
from 4 insurers · median $936
Common here, based on CMS Medicare volume
Median rate as a percent of Medicare across the outpatient services above, and how many services sit above or below the same insurer's median at nearby hospitals. * marks hidden insurer names. These table labels track the same insurers across services; the labels on each service card reset.
| Insurer | Services | Median % of Medicare | Above nearby | Below nearby |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer A* | 22 | 745% | 1 | 0 |
| Insurer B* | 22 | 722% | 0 | 0 |
| Insurer C* | 23 | 649% | 21 | 1 |
| Insurer D* | 24 | 149% | 20 | 4 |
How we chose these services: 0 appear in this hospital's own Medicare claims, 20 are common here based on CMS Medicare volume, and 4 are typical for the service lines it reports to CMS. Rates come from insurer and hospital price transparency files as of October 2026. Rates under a quarter of Medicare or over 20 times Medicare are left out as likely physician-fee rows or file errors. Book a demo to see all 300 CMS shoppable services for Sparrow Carson Hospital, or start a free trial.
Acceptance varies by plan and service. Confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
Quality
4 of 5 stars
Doctors and services
Accredited by The Joint Commission
Finances
$55.8M net patient revenue
Ownership and leadership
Owned by Regents Of The University Of Michigan
The employer identification numbers (EINs) health plans and networks list for Sparrow Carson Hospital in the in-network rate files they publish, with the organization NPIs billed under each.
| Tax ID (EIN) | Plans and networks listing it | Organization NPIs |
|---|---|---|
| 38-1490180Sparrow Carson Hospital | 42Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare (incl Optum, Rocky Mountain, Health Plan of Nevada, Sierra Health), Allied Benefit Systems, AmeriBen and 37 more | 1336103043 Sparrow Carson Hospital1063245694 Sparrow Carson Hospital1679267959 Sparrow Carson Hospitaland 100 more |
Source: PayerPrice analysis of insurers' Transparency in Coverage in-network files. An EIN can cover several hospitals and clinics in a health system, and insurers sometimes list other organizations' NPIs under it.
406 East Elm Street, Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3131
How Sparrow Carson Hospital compares with other US facilities on the measures CMS publishes, mostly from Medicare patients.
Overall star rating
4 of 5
Higher than 58% of US hospitals
Combines death rates, safety, readmissions, patient experience and timely care
Death rates
No different on 4 measures
0 better, 4 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Deaths within 30 days, such as after a heart attack, pneumonia or stroke
Safety
No different on 1 measures
0 better, 1 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Infections, surgical complications and other harm in the hospital
Readmissions
Better on 1 of 6 measures
1 better, 5 no different, 0 worse than the US rate
Patients back in the hospital or ER soon after leaving
Patient survey rating
5 of 5
The top rating, shared by 7% of US hospitals
From the HCAHPS survey of recent inpatients
Would definitely recommend
83%
Higher than 87% of US hospitals
US median: 71%
Surveyed patients who would definitely recommend the hospital
Hospital-acquired condition penalty
Not penalized
Not among the worst-performing 25%
Medicare cuts payments 1% for the worst-performing 25% of hospitals on infections and injuries acquired in the hospital
Serious complications (PSI 90)
0.99
Higher than 63% of US hospitals
US median: 0.96
Risk-adjusted composite of complications such as bedsores, falls with hip fracture and blood clots after surgery; lower is better
Time in the ER before going home
91 min
Lower than 94% of US hospitals
US median: 148 min
Median minutes from arrival to leaving for ER patients who were sent home; lower is better
Sepsis care
83%
Higher than 89% of US hospitals
US median: 65%
Patients with severe sepsis or septic shock who got every step of the recommended early treatment; higher is better
| Measure | Result | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Overall star ratingCMS: Overall hospital quality star rating | 4 of 5 | |
| Death rates | No different on 4 measures | |
| Safety | No different on 1 measures | |
| Readmissions | Better on 1 of 6 measures | |
| Patient survey ratingCMS: Summary star rating | 5 of 5 | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Would definitely recommendCMS: "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital | 83% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Hospital-acquired condition penaltyCMS: HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | Not penalized | 2026 |
| Serious complications (PSI 90)CMS: Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90) | 0.99 | 2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 |
| Time in the ER before going homeCMS: Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better | 91 min | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
| Sepsis careCMS: Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock | 83% | 2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, released 2026-08-13. US comparisons rank this facility among every facility CMS reports for each measure. See Medicare Care Compare.
How Medicare adjusts Sparrow Carson Hospital's inpatient payments for its readmissions, quality and cost results.
-0.02% on Medicare payments
Readmissions penalty
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program adjustment for excess readmissions, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
+2.32% on Medicare payments
Value-based purchasing
Hospital Value-Based Purchasing bonus or reduction for quality and cost, as estimated in the FY 2027 IPPS final rule.
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Each result CMS publishes for Sparrow Carson Hospital, beside the US median and the average of MI hospitals. The rank says what share of US hospitals the result is better or worse than; counts and confidence limits are not ranked.
Risk-adjusted 30-day death rates and surgical complications; lower is better.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients2023-04-01 to 2025-03-31 | Not Available | 4.186 | |||
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 256 cases | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.903 | Better than 74% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 12 | |||
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 2.376 | |||
| Death rate for COPD patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 8.576 | |||
| Death rate for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 31 cases | 9.6 | 11 | 11.26 | Better than 76% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 55 cases | 13.9 | 15.2 | 15.18 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Death rate for stroke patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 11.95 | |||
| Pressure ulcer rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 168 cases | 0.6 | 0.51 | 0.6149 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 66% of US hospitals |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 178 | |||
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 289 cases | 0.21 | 0.2 | 0.2198 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 54% of US hospitals |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 · 297 cases | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.2762 | No Different Than the National Rate | Worse than 46% of US hospitals |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 2.378 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.689 | |||
| Postoperative respiratory failure rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 9.51 | |||
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 3.553 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Postoperative sepsis rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 5.252 | |||
| Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.76 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | Not Available | 1.117 | Number of Cases Too Small |
Unplanned returns to a hospital after a stay or an outpatient procedure; lower is better.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 9.875 | |||
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 38 cases | 12.7 | 1.25 | 2.533 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 56 cases | -30.5 | 3.85 | 5.307 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | ||||
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)2022-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 158 cases | 12.6 | 12.9 | 12.94 | No Different Than the National Rate | Better than 69% of US hospitals |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 10.6 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 5.333 | Number of Cases Too Small | ||
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.9865 | Number of cases too small | ||
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 14.28 | |||
| Rate of readmission for CABG2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 10.41 | |||
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 59 cases | 19.1 | 19.8 | 19.73 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 49 cases | 20.6 | 21.3 | 21.19 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Not Available | 5.984 | |||
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate2023-07-01 to 2025-06-30 · 111 cases | 16.3 | 17.2 | 17.08 | Better than 86% of US hospitals |
Standardized infection ratios (1 is the US baseline) and the counts behind them; lower is better.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2592 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.909 | |||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 134 | 1,370 | 4,065 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.101 | 0.9835 | 4.274 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.649 | ||
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6721 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1561 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.389 | |||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 143 | 1,799 | 4,188 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.102 | 1.377 | 5.413 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 2.168 | ||
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3966 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.4382 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.741 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 118 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.112 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 3.074 | |||
| SSI - Colon Surgery2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.049 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.6144 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 4.322 | |||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 3 | 38 | 75.28 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.026 | 0.328 | 0.6545 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 0.9634 | ||
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.462 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.2675 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 2.176 | |||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2,324 | 14,451 | 42,903 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.069 | 0.567 | 2.796 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0 | 0 | 1.826 | ||
| MRSA Bacteremia2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.7532 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.1572 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 1.134 | |||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 2,324 | 13,646 | 40,305 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 0.587 | 5.683 | 21.05 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | 1 | 2 | 6.934 | ||
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 0.3227 |
How recent inpatients answered each survey question, with CMS's star rating per topic.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room was "always" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 82 | 73 | 69.3 | Better than 82% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "sometimes" or "never" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 8 | 10.85 | Better than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Room was "usually" clean2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 13 | 18 | 19.85 | ||
| Cleanliness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 91 | 87 | 84.11 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Cleanliness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 4 | 4 | 2.86 | Better than 47% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 89 | 80 | 79.59 | Better than 92% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 96 | 91 | 91.42 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 1 | 4 | 4.111 | Better than 88% of US hospitals | |
| Nurse communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.5 | The top rating, shared by 18% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 10 | 16 | 16.3 | ||
| Doctors "always" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 77 | 79 | 78.2 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 92 | 91 | 90.27 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 2 | 5 | 5.521 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Doctor communication - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 4 | 3 | 3.07 | Better than 63% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" communicated well2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 21 | 16 | 16.28 | ||
| Staff "always" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 73 | 61 | 61.03 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 86 | 77 | 76.51 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 9 | 19 | 19.58 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Communication about medicines - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 3 | 2.63 | The top rating, shared by 4% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 18 | 19 | 19.38 | ||
| Discharge information - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 95 | 86 | 85.82 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 13 | 13.17 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Discharge information - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.35 | The top rating, shared by 8% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients this information2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 95 | 87 | 86.83 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 7 | 14 | 14.7 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about help after discharge2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 93 | 86 | 85.3 | Better than 95% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 74 | 74 | 72.65 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 3 | 7 | 7.064 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 23 | 19 | 20.28 | ||
| Doctors "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 73 | 77 | 75.91 | Worse than 77% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 4 | 6 | 6.191 | Better than 70% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 23 | 17 | 17.9 | ||
| Doctors "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 83 | 85 | 84.26 | Worse than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 1 | 3 | 3.827 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Doctors "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 16 | 11 | 11.91 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "6" or lower (low)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 2 | 8 | 9.248 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Patients who gave a rating of "7" or "8" (medium)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 12 | 20 | 21.47 | ||
| Patients who gave a rating of "9" or "10" (high)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 86 | 72 | 69.28 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 94 | 88 | 87.04 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.12 | The top rating, shared by 8% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 87 | 74 | 74.28 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 4 | 9 | 9.173 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained new medications2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 9 | 16 | 16.55 | ||
| Nurses "always" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 86 | 75 | 74.9 | Better than 96% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 3 | 5 | 5.573 | Better than 81% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" explained things so they could understand2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 11 | 20 | 19.53 | ||
| Nurses "always" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 87 | 77 | 76.58 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 1 | 4 | 4.364 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" listened carefully2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 12 | 19 | 19.05 | ||
| Nurses "always" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 93 | 86 | 85.7 | Better than 91% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "sometimes" or "never" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 0 | 3 | 2.773 | The best result, shared by 7% of US hospitals | |
| Nurses "usually" treated them with courtesy and respect2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 7 | 11 | 11.53 | ||
| "Always" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 67 | 59 | 56.73 | Better than 75% of US hospitals | |
| "Sometimes" or "never" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 2 | 9 | 11.16 | Better than 93% of US hospitals | |
| "Usually" quiet at night2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 31 | 31 | 32.11 | ||
| Quietness - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 88 | 82 | 80.12 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Quietness - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.12 | The top rating, shared by 11% of US hospitals | |
| "NO", patients would not recommend the hospital (they probably would not or definitely would not recommend it)2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 2 | 5 | 6.291 | Better than 83% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would definitely recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 83 | 71 | 68.51 | Better than 87% of US hospitals | |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 94 | 87 | 85.75 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| "YES", patients would probably recommend the hospital2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 15 | 23 | 25.2 | ||
| Recommend hospital - star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 4 | 3.39 | The top rating, shared by 24% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "always" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 59 | 47 | 46.3 | Better than 90% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "sometimes" or "never" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 14 | 30 | 30.8 | Better than 97% of US hospitals | |
| Staff "usually" explained possible side effects2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 27 | 22 | 22.9 | ||
| Summary star rating2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 5 | 3 | 3.21 | The top rating, shared by 7% of US hospitals | |
| No, staff "did not" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 2 | 12 | 12.2 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| Yes, staff "did" give patients information about possible symptoms2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 172 cases | 98 | 88 | 87.8 | Better than 99% of US hospitals |
How often the hospital gave recommended care, and how fast.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency department volume2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | low | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 8.08 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.9722 | |||
| Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 0.4118 | |||
| Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination2024-10-01 to 2025-03-31 · 382 cases | 82 | 79 | 74.71 | Better than 54% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 405 cases | 98 | 154 | 167 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 371 cases | 91 | 148 | 161 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 300 | |||
| Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 26 cases | 248 | 293 | 338 | Better than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Left before being seen2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 9,204 cases | 0 | 1 | 1.933 | The best result, shared by 23% of US hospitals | |
| Head CT results2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 73.42 | |||
| Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 91 cases | 93 | 97 | 93.2 | Worse than 69% of US hospitals | |
| Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | ||||
| ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 39.25 | |||
| Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 123 cases | 16 | 15 | 15.67 | Worse than 57% of US hospitals | |
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 42 cases | 83 | 65 | 59.69 | Better than 89% of US hospitals | |
| Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 69.54 | |||
| Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 | Not Available | 83.94 | |||
| Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 42 cases | 98 | 82 | 77.12 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30 · 28 cases | 93 | 94 | 90.36 | Worse than 55% of US hospitals | |
| Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 94.44 | |||
| Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 69.44 | |||
| Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 22024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 91.64 | |||
| Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 · 414 cases | 78 | 90 | 82.06 | Worse than 73% of US hospitals | |
| Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | Not Available | 91 |
How often scans were ordered when they may not be needed; lower is better.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdomen CT Use of Contrast Material2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 3.7 | 5 | 6.103 | Better than 66% of US hospitals | |
| Breast Cancer Screening Recall Rates2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | 9.1 | 6.6 | 7.033 | Worse than 76% of US hospitals |
Medicare spending around an inpatient stay compared with the US (1 is the US median).
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary)2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0.93 | 0.99 | 0.9406 | Better than 78% of US hospitals |
The scores Medicare uses to raise or lower inpatient payments; higher is better.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain scoreFY 2026 | 20 | 20 | 19.22 | Better than 48% of US hospitals | |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 6.667 | 5 | 4.872 | Better than 62% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain scoreFY 2026 | 80 | 10 | 42.06 | Better than 94% of US hospitals | |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 26.67 | 2.5 | 11.12 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement domain scoreFY 2026 | 88 | 34 | 38.03 | Better than 98% of US hospitals | |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | 29.33 | 8.75 | 9.925 | Better than 99% of US hospitals | |
| VBP safety domain scoreFY 2026 | Not Available | 33.39 | |||
| VBP safety weighted domain scoreFY 2026 | Not Available | 8.389 | |||
| VBP total performance scoreFY 2026 | 62.67 | 29.5 | 33.57 | Better than 99% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VBP clinical outcomes domain score | 25 | 0 | 6.667 | 3.333 | 20 |
| VBP clinical outcomes weighted domain score | 8.333 | 0 | 2.222 | 1.111 | 6.667 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction domain score | 20 | 40 | 80 | 70 | 80 |
| VBP efficiency and cost reduction weighted domain score | 6.667 | 10 | 26.67 | 23.33 | 26.67 |
| VBP person and community engagement domain score | 72 | Not Available | 51 | 80 | 88 |
| VBP person and community engagement weighted domain score | 24 | Not Available | 17 | 26.67 | 29.33 |
| VBP safety domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| VBP safety weighted domain score | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| VBP total performance score | 39 | Not Available | 45.89 | 51.11 | 62.67 |
Excess readmission ratios by condition; above 1 means more readmissions than expected.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.995 | |||
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 0.9907 | |||
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 1.001 | 0.9969 | 0.9989 | Worse than 54% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9863 | 0.9983 | 1.002 | Better than 59% of US hospitals | |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | N/A | 1.061 | |||
| READM-30-PN-HRRP2021-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.984 | 0.9955 | 0.9984 | Better than 58% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| READM-30-AMI-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-CABG-HRRP | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-COPD-HRRP | 1.062 | 1.059 | 1.041 | 0.9796 | 0.9964 | 1.001 |
| READM-30-HF-HRRP | 1.075 | 1.059 | 1.089 | 1.025 | 1.012 | 0.9863 |
| READM-30-HIP-KNEE-HRRP | 0.9516 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| READM-30-PN-HRRP | 1.004 | 1.005 | 1.023 | 0.998 | 0.9985 | 0.984 |
Infection ratios, the PSI 90 composite and the total score Medicare ranks hospitals on; lower is better.
| Measure | Sparrow Carson Hospital | US median | MI average | CMS comparison | US rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAUTI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.5894 | |||
| CDI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | 0 | 0.346 | 0.3948 | The best result, shared by 9% of US hospitals | |
| CLABSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.7747 | |||
| HAC Reduction Program payment reductionFY 2026 | No | ||||
| MRSA standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 0.8034 | |||
| Patient safety and adverse events composite (PSI 90)2022-07-01 to 2024-06-30 | 0.9905 | 0.9628 | 1.007 | Worse than 63% of US hospitals | |
| SSI standardized infection ratio2023-01-01 to 2024-12-31 | N/A | 1.234 | |||
| Total HAC scoreFY 2026 | -0.7241 | -0.0453 | 0.1353 | Better than 88% of US hospitals |
| By fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAC Reduction Program payment reduction | No | No | N/A | No | Yes | No |
| Total HAC score | -1.05 | -0.1082 | 0 | -0.0837 | 1.058 | -0.7241 |
Source: CMS Care Compare hospital files, latest release 2026-09-30, with program results for earlier fiscal years from CMS's archived snapshots. US medians and ranks count every hospital CMS reports; state averages are plain means of the state's reporting hospitals, not CMS's patient-weighted state rates.
The Joint Commission (since 2025)
Accreditation
Major
Medical school affiliation
Other
Ownership type
87
Medicare-certified beds
46
Registered nurses (full-time equivalent)
1966
In Medicare since
Source: CMS Provider of Services file, as reported by the hospital and state surveyors.
What Sparrow Carson Hospital reported to Medicare in its latest cost report, covering Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
543
Inpatient discharges
Medicare 30%, Medicaid 3%
1,620
Inpatient days
9% of available bed days used
191
Employees (full-time equivalent)
1
Interns and residents (full-time equivalent)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS) (report 825211). Figures cover the reporting period, which is not always 12 months, and are self-reported.
Inpatient days and discharges Sparrow Carson Hospital reported by payer. Medicare and Medicaid include their managed care plans, shown separately below.
| Medicare | Medicaid | Other | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient days | 435 | 75 | 1,110 | 1,620 |
| Discharges | 163 | 14 | 366 | 543 |
| Average length of stay | 2.7 days | 5.4 days | 3.0 days | 3.0 days |
| Average daily census | 1.2 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 4.4 |
806
Medicare Advantage days
281 discharges
86
Medicaid managed care days
40 discharges
531
Observation bed days
| Unit | Beds | Inpatient days | Medicare days | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | 48 | 1,620 | 435 | 9% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825211, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheet S-3 Part I.
What Sparrow Carson Hospital treats Medicare patients for most often, in 2024. 43 Medicare discharges in 3 published DRGs; 0% surgical; 100% in DRGs with complications (CC or MCC).
| Condition or procedure | Discharges | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | Estimated cost | DRG weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without MV >96 hours with MCCMS-DRG 871, medical | 17 | $33,147 | $14,478 | $17,236 | 1.98 |
| Heart failure and shock with MCCMS-DRG 291, medical | 15 | $21,093 | $8,398 | $10,968 | 1.28 |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCCMS-DRG 193, medical | 11 | $23,264 | $9,856 | $12,097 | 1.33 |
Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-04-10), traditional Medicare only; CMS omits DRGs with fewer than 11 discharges. Estimated cost is average charges times the hospital's Medicare cost-to-charge ratio from the IPPS Impact File. Weights are the MS-DRG relative weights for the same year.
The comprehensive outpatient service groups (APCs) Sparrow Carson Hospital billed Medicare for most in 2024: 107 services in all.
| Service group | Services | Patients | Average charges | Average Medicare payment | US average payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 66 | 57 | $18,271 | $1,909 | $2,090 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 30 | 24 | $9,714 | $1,347 | $1,407 |
| Level 2 Upper GI ProceduresAPC 5302 | 11 | $6,515 | $1,327 | $1,445 |
Source: CMS Medicare Outpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024 data, released 2026-06-24), comprehensive APCs for traditional Medicare; CMS omits services with fewer than 11 claims. The US average weights every hospital by its services.
ZIP codes with the most Medicare inpatient stays at Sparrow Carson Hospital in 2025. Market share is this hospital's part of every hospital's Medicare stays from the ZIP code. Its published Medicare stays went from 268 in 2020 to 326 in 2025.
| ZIP code | Stays | Of this hospital's stays | Days | Charges | Market share | Share in 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48811 | 57 | 17% | 151 | $1.1M | 44% | 45% |
| 48847 | 51 | 16% | 142 | $1.1M | 17% | 17% |
| 48818 | 47 | 14% | 192 | $1.3M | 36% | 34% |
| 48845 | 34 | 10% | 92 | $751,551 | 68% | 56% |
| 48806 | 22 | 7% | 65 | $478,708 | 33% | 39% |
| 48889 | 20 | 6% | 55 | $402,419 | 43% | 35% |
| 48884 | 16 | 5% | 69 | $428,820 | 8% | 11% |
| 48835 | 14 | 4% | 44 | $304,999 | 20% | |
| 48871 | 14 | 4% | 37 | $316,205 | 35% | 41% |
| 48891 | 14 | 4% | 45 | $323,885 | 13% | |
| 48801 | 13 | 4% | 38 | $282,221 | 2% | |
| 48834 | 13 | 4% | 41 | $378,883 | 14% | 17% |
| 48888 | 11 | 3% | 33 | $285,139 | 4% | 6% |
Source: CMS Hospital Service Area file. Shares are of the 326 stays from ZIP codes CMS publishes; it omits ZIP codes with fewer than 11 stays, so market shares count published stays only.
Staff by profession and the rooms and units Sparrow Carson Hospital reported at its latest Medicare certification survey (1987). Counts are people, not full-time equivalents.
16
Psychiatric unit beds
46
Registered nurses
32
Licensed practical nurses
2
Physicians
5
Resident physicians
3
Pharmacists
1
Respiratory therapists
2
Physical therapists
1
Dietitians
1
Social workers
171
Other personnel
Source: CMS Provider of Services file.
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Family Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Family Medicine Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician
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Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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Radiation Oncology Physician
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Revenue, expenses and income Sparrow Carson Hospital reported to Medicare for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. Percentages are of net patient revenue.
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gross patient revenue (charges) | $167.6M | 300.3% |
| Inpatient | $13.6M | 24.4% |
| Outpatient | $154M | 275.9% |
| Contractual allowances and discounts | -$111.8M | -200.3% |
| Net patient revenue | $55.8M | 100.0% |
| Operating expenses | -$55.5M | -99.5% |
| Operating income from patient care | $305,285 | 0.5% |
| Other income | $1.6M | 3.0% |
| Net income | $2M | 3.5% |
| Line | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Medicare | $15.9M | 10.1% |
| Medicaid (including managed care) | $18.3M | 11.7% |
| Other payers and self-pay | $122.8M | 78.2% |
| Total charges | $157.1M | 100.0% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825211, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Traditional Medicare is the program charges on Worksheets D-3 and D Part V; Medicaid is from Worksheet S-10.
Computed from Sparrow Carson Hospital's latest cost report.
0.5%
Operating margin
Operating income from patient care / net patient revenue
3.4%
Total margin
Net income / net patient revenue plus other income
9.1%
EBITDAR margin
Net income before interest, depreciation and leases (Worksheet A-7), / total revenue
50% of expenses
Personnel costs
Salaries, direct-care contract labor and core wage-related costs / operating expenses
$44.76
Average hourly wage
Adjusted salaries / paid hours (Worksheet S-3 Part II)
4.3%
Return on assets
Net income for a year / total assets
0.30
Current ratio
Current assets / current liabilities
0.48
Quick ratio
Cash, temporary investments and net receivables / current liabilities
15 days
Days cash on hand
Cash and temporary investments / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
132 days
Days in patient receivables
Net patient receivables / daily net patient revenue
322 days
Average payment period
Current liabilities / daily operating expenses excluding depreciation
1.27
Asset turnover
Total revenue for a year / total assets
8.4 years
Average age of plant
Accumulated depreciation / depreciation for a year
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825211, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
What Sparrow Carson Hospital owned and owed at the end of its reporting period (Jun 2025), across all fund types: $45.2M in total assets and a -$1.8M fund balance.
| Line | Amount | Of total assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and temporary investments | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Patient receivables, net | $20.1M | 44.5% |
| Inventory | $666,418 | 1.5% |
| Total current assets | $14M | 30.9% |
| Property and equipment, net of depreciation | $19.8M | 43.8% |
| Investments and other assets | $11.4M | 25.3% |
| Total assets | $45.2M | 100.0% |
| Current liabilities | $46.2M | 102.3% |
| Total liabilities | $47M | 104.1% |
| Fund balance (net assets) | -$1.8M | -4.1% |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825211, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Care Sparrow Carson Hospital provided without full payment, as reported on Worksheet S-10 of its cost report.
$949,722
Cost of charity care
Care for patients approved for charity care and uninsured discounts, at cost
$2M
Bad debt
Patient bills written off as uncollectible, at charges
$3.4M
Medicaid shortfall
Cost of Medicaid patients (charges times the cost-to-charge ratio) minus Medicaid payments; negative means a surplus
$3.2M
Total unreimbursed and uncompensated care
5.7% of operating expenses
Medicaid, CHIP and indigent care shortfalls plus charity care and the cost of bad debt (Worksheet S-10 line 31)
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825211, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Sparrow Carson Hospital's full-year cost reports, by fiscal year end. Reports shorter than ten months are left out.
| Fiscal year ending | Dec 2019 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $42.9M | $40.3M | $46.2M | $43.8M | $50.6M | $55.8M |
| Operating expenses | $52.2M | $49.8M | $50.3M | $51M | $52.1M | $55.5M |
| Operating margin | -21.6% | -23.5% | -9.0% | -16.6% | -3.0% | 0.5% |
| Net income | -$5.4M | -$998,662 | -$2M | -$5.1M | $192,154 | $2M |
| Total assets | $36.2M | $36M | $34M | $34.9M | $35.9M | $45.2M |
| Discharges | 642 | 553 | 578 | 528 | 429 | 543 |
| Inpatient days | 2,057 | 1,820 | 2,068 | 1,843 | 1,379 | 1,620 |
| Medicare Advantage days | 284 | 571 | 673 | 761 | 618 | 806 |
| Beds | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Employees (FTE) | 220 | 199 | 201 | 192 | 188 | 191 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825211, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements.
Each cost center Sparrow Carson Hospital reports, largest first. Total cost includes its share of overhead; the cost-to-charge ratio is total cost / charges.
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs charged to patients | $279,593 | $7.8M | $30.5M | 0.26 | |
| Operating room | $1.3M | $5.9M | $17.3M | 0.34 | 13,647 |
| Emergency | $3.4M | $4.1M | $20.8M | 0.20 | 8,065 |
| Laboratory | $861,687 | $3.8M | $16M | 0.24 | 8,135 |
| Rural health clinic iv | $1.8M | $3M | $3.5M | 0.84 | |
| Rural health clinic | $1.4M | $2.9M | $3.2M | 0.92 | 6,736 |
| Radiology-diagnostic | $803,767 | $2.7M | $8M | 0.34 | 15,127 |
| Rural health clinic vii | $1.2M | $2.3M | $2.8M | 0.80 | |
| Rural health clinic ii | $935,912 | $1.7M | $2M | 0.88 | |
| Pain clinic | $1.4M | $1.5M | $8.4M | 0.17 | |
| Cardiopulmonary | $602,483 | $1.4M | $5M | 0.29 | 5,065 |
| Observation beds (non-distinct part | $1.3M | $2.9M | 0.47 | ||
| Physical therapy | $341,525 | $1.1M | $2.4M | 0.46 | 5,259 |
| Rural health clinic vi | $558,703 | $1.1M | $1.3M | 0.84 | |
| Impl. dev. charged to patients | $843,139 | $2.3M | 0.36 | ||
| Mri | $277,947 | $465,950 | $13M | 0.04 | |
| Ct scan | $220,604 | $446,937 | $13M | 0.03 | |
| Medical supplies charged to patient | $169,229 | $1M | 0.16 | ||
| Wound clinic | $19,988 | $99,884 | $381,303 | 0.26 |
| Department | Salaries | Total cost | Charges | Cost-to-charge | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults & pediatrics | $1.5M | $5.4M | $3.2M | 1.69 | 18,795 |
| Department | Salaries | Direct cost | Paid hours | Average hourly wage | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee benefits department | $6.3M | 2,248 | |||
| Administrative & general | $1.3M | $5.3M | 38,647 | $34.82 | 42,423 |
| Operation of plant | $271,344 | $3.8M | 9,328 | $29.09 | 11,772 |
| Cap rel costs-mvble equip | $2M | ||||
| Cap rel costs-bldg & fixt | $1.3M | 167,664 | |||
| Nursing administration | $887,424 | $1.2M | 14,659 | $60.54 | 687 |
| Housekeeping | $618,710 | $678,696 | 30,851 | $20.05 | 807 |
| Pharmacy | $459,111 | $523,614 | 8,658 | $53.03 | 899 |
| Cafeteria | $371,136 | 15,394 | $20.80 | 2,134 | |
| Central services & supply | $123,308 | $335,583 | 5,526 | $22.31 | 5,566 |
| Medical records & library | $200,041 | ||||
| Laundry & linen service | $128,433 | 2,391 | |||
| Dietary | $382,092 | $101,708 | 2,976 | $20.80 | 3,638 |
Source: CMS cost report (HCRIS, Form 2552-10), report 825211, as submitted. Hospitals report these figures themselves; they are not audited financial statements. Worksheets A, B-1, C Part I and S-3 Part II.
The factors Medicare uses to set what it pays Sparrow Carson Hospital for an inpatient stay.
1.25
Case mix index
Higher than 8% of hospitals paid under Medicare IPPS
Average Medicare DRG weight of its inpatient cases (FY 2027); higher means more complex, costlier care.
Teaching hospital
Teaching status
0.02 residents per bed
Medicare-funded interns and residents per bed (FY 2027).
12.3%
Low-income patient share
Disproportionate share percentage: Medicaid and SSI patient days CMS uses for safety-net payments (FY 2027).
157
Medicare inpatient stays
Medicare claims CMS based FY 2027 payment rates on.
Urban (metro area)
Location type
Geographic area CMS assigns before any wage index reclassification (FY 2027).
| IPPS fiscal year | FY 2021 | FY 2022 | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | FY 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case mix index | 1.20 | 1.21 | 1.32 | 1.31 | 1.20 | 1.16 | 1.25 |
| Wage index | 0.933 | 0.904 | 0.911 | 0.890 | 0.966 | 0.959 | 0.955 |
| Readmissions adjustment | -0.09% | -0.84% | -0.73% | -0.70% | -0.12% | -0.06% | -0.02% |
| Value-based purchasing adjustment | +0.69% | +0.50% | +0.50% | -0.51% | +2.35% | +2.57% | +2.32% |
| Medicare inpatient stays | 321 | 321 | 178 | 205 | 134 | 151 | 157 |
Source: CMS IPPS final rule Impact File (FY 2027).
Organizations Sparrow Carson Hospital reports to Medicare as owners or with operational control.
Regents Of The University Of Michigan
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2023
Sparrow Health System
5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 2015
Um Health
5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 2023
Sources: CMS Hospital All Owners.
The officers and board members on Sparrow Carson Hospital's Medicare enrollment and on the IRS Form 990 filed under its tax ID.
Source: CMS Hospital All Owners (PECOS), the people the hospital lists on its Medicare enrollment; the first 15 of 16 are shown.
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paula Reichle | Frmr Srvp/cf |
| Kira Carter-Robertson | COO |
| Mark Brisboe | President |
| Kim Capps | Cfo/treasure |
| Daniyel Mcalvey | Brd Mmbr/vic |
| Renee Sopel | Board Mmbr/s |
| Carol Priebe Wiles | Board Member |
Board members: Michael Racine MD, David J Freestone MD, Helen Johnson, Constance O'Malley, Richard Schroeder, Rick Coy, Christopher Copp, Amy Murphy, Brent Wilson.
Source: IRS Form 990 Part VII filed by Sparrow Carson Hospital (EIN 38-1490180), via the IRS e-file data. A health system's return can cover several hospitals.
340B drug pricing program
Not participating
340B ID RRC230208-00, registered as a rural referral center. Authorizing official: Mark Brisboe, Chief Financial Officer.
Source: HRSA 340B Office of Pharmacy Affairs Information System.
Accountable care organization (Medicare Shared Savings Program)
POM ACO
ACO A1297, current agreement since 2025. Public reporting page
Source: CMS Shared Savings Program participants, 2026, matched on Sparrow Carson Hospital's legal name.
Helipad
University Of Michigan Health Sparrow Carson City
FAA location ID 40MI, a medical-use heliport at the hospital.
Source: FAA National Airspace System Resource data, cycle 2026-10-01.
Carson family care center
CCN 233994, certified 1993, Medicare cost reimbursed
Greenville family care center
CCN 233996, certified 1993, Medicare cost reimbursed
Ithaca family care center
CCN 238517, certified 1995, Medicare cost reimbursed
Stanton family care center
CCN 238574, certified 2000, Medicare cost reimbursed
Sparrow medical group ob/gyn carson
CCN 238706, certified 2018, Medicare cost reimbursed
Source: Worksheet S-2 Part I of Sparrow Carson Hospital's latest Medicare cost report (HCRIS).
About Sparrow Carson Hospital's rates and hospital price transparency.
For MRI brain before and after contrast (CPT 70553), published negotiated rates at Sparrow Carson Hospital range from $355 to $2,686 across 4 insurers. Blue Cross Blue Shield's rate is $355. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,255. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (CPT 74177), published negotiated rates at Sparrow Carson Hospital range from $367 to $3,043 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $2,955. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,101. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Diagnostic colonoscopy (CPT 45378), published negotiated rates at Sparrow Carson Hospital range from $1,220 to $2,238 across 4 insurers. Aetna's rate is $2,238. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $1,135. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
For Screening mammography, bilateral (CPT 77067), published negotiated rates at Sparrow Carson Hospital range from $314 to $410 across 4 insurers. Cigna's rate is $325. The median at nearby comparable hospitals is $204. What a patient pays depends on their plan's deductible, coinsurance and network status.
Sparrow Carson Hospital has a CMS overall hospital star rating of 4 out of 5 on Medicare Care Compare (CMS data released 2026-08-13). That is higher than 58% of US hospitals.
Yes. CMS counts 0.02 Medicare-funded residents per bed at Sparrow Carson Hospital for fiscal year 2027, so it is a teaching hospital.
Yes. Under the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, Medicare cuts Sparrow Carson Hospital's base inpatient payments by an estimated 0.02% in fiscal year 2027 for more readmissions than expected.
In 2024, the most common were septicemia or severe sepsis without mv >96 hours with mcc (17 discharges), heart failure and shock with mcc (15 discharges), simple pneumonia and pleurisy with mcc (11 discharges).
Sparrow Carson Hospital's Medicare case mix index is 1.25 for fiscal year 2027, higher than 8% of hospitals paid under the inpatient prospective payment system.
Sparrow Carson Hospital reported 543 inpatient discharges and 1,620 inpatient days from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Sparrow Carson Hospital reported 191 full-time-equivalent employees on payroll from Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025.
Sparrow Carson Hospital reported $55.8M in net patient revenue on $167.6M of gross charges for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, an operating margin of 0.5%, and net income of $2M.
Sparrow Carson Hospital reported $3.2M of unreimbursed and uncompensated care for Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025, including $949,722 of charity care at cost.
Sparrow Carson Hospital's 2023 IRS Form 990 lists Mark Brisboe as President.
Insurers' price transparency files list Sparrow Carson Hospital under employer identification number 38-1490180 (Sparrow Carson Hospital). 42 health plans and networks list 38-1490180 for it.
HRSA's 340B database lists Sparrow Carson Hospital (340B ID RRC230208-00) as no longer participating since 2020.
175 clinicians who bill Medicare list Sparrow Carson Hospital as a hospital affiliation in CMS's Doctors and Clinicians data. The largest groups are diagnostic radiology physician (21), internal medicine physician (19), family nurse practitioner (17).
Yes. CMS's Provider of Services file lists The Joint Commission as the accrediting organization for Sparrow Carson Hospital, effective 2025.
In its Medicare enrollment, Sparrow Carson Hospital reports Regents Of The University Of Michigan as 5% or greater indirect ownership interest (100%).
CMS lists 21 services at Sparrow Carson Hospital, including Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Care, Anesthesia, Clinical Laboratory, Coronary Care Unit, Diagnostic Radiology, Dietary Care.
In CMS's 2025 Hospital Service Area file, the most Medicare inpatient stays at Sparrow Carson Hospital came from ZIP codes 48811 (57), 48847 (51), 48818 (47).
Sparrow Carson Hospital has 48 beds, including its psychiatric, rehabilitation and other subprovider units, in its latest Medicare cost report. 87 are Medicare-certified beds in CMS's Provider of Services file. Facility type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital.
Sparrow Carson Hospital is located at 406 East Elm Street, Carson City, MI 48811. Its main phone number is (989) 584-3131.
Sparrow Carson Hospital's CMS Certification Number (CCN), also called its Medicare provider number, is 230208.
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) on file for Sparrow Carson Hospital is 1336103043.
Sparrow Carson Hospital is affiliated with Sparrow Health System.
Sparrow Carson Hospital lists 23 in-network payers, including Aetna, Aspirus Health Plan, Avera Health Plans, BCBS, and is Medicare-certified. Insurance acceptance may vary by plan, so confirm coverage with your insurer or the hospital's billing department.
280 disclosed rate categories. Each shows the payer, category, code type and group with its code range, and contract type, along with how the rate compares with the state average.
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"description": "MRI of brain (no contrast)",
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{ "code": "70551", "type": "CPT" }
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"setting": "outpatient",
"minimum": 250,
"maximum": 400,
"gross_charge": 1200,
"discounted_cash": 1080,
"payers_information": [
{
"payer_name": "Platform Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "PPO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 400
},
{
"payer_name": "Region Health Insurance",
"plan_name": "HMO",
"methodology": "fee schedule",
"standard_charge_dollar": 250
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}]
}Your chargemaster sets the gross charge on every claim, and many payer contracts base payment on it through percent-of-charge, lesser-of and stop-loss terms. We audit it line by line and show how your charges and negotiated rates compare with peer hospitals before your next negotiation.
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