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Michigan · Critical Access
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Corewell Health Pennock Hospital ranks #1559 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1559 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
1009 W Green St, Hastings, MI 49058 · Barry County · (269) 945-3451
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Corewell Health Pennock Hospital ranks #1559 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (1 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1559 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 11 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 3-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Corewell Health Pennock Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital vs. Michigan and the nation
- Corewell Health Penn…
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
3 stars
- Michigan avg
Michigan state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital rates below the Michigan average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Critical Access Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Other
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 1 measure
Readmission 6 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | N/A | Not Available |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 11.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 18.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | N/A | Not Available |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | N/A | Not Available |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 20.4 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 35.6 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -32.2 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.4 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 15.3 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 19 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 12.3 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | N/A |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Two Hospital Compare peer sets for Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, both outside Michigan so the neighborhoods are not the same-state list below.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside MI (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside MI (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Michigan
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Michigan.
One of 147 Medicare-certified hospitals in Michigan, 6 are shown here.
Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital
Allegan, MI
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital
Dowagiac, MI
No rating Critical Access Hospitals
Ascension Genesys Hospital
Grand Blanc, MI
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi
Southfield, MI
4/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital
Rochester, MI
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Ascension River District Hospital
East China, MI
3/5
Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Corewell Health Pennock Hospital compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital ranks #1559 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Corewell Health Pennock Hospital?
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Corewell Health Pennock Hospital perform on quality measures?
1 of 11 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital; 1 rate worse.
What do patients say about Corewell Health Pennock Hospital?
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital?
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Corewell Health Pennock Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Corewell Health Pennock Hospital?
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital is a Critical Access Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Other ownership, located in Hastings, MI. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Corewell Health Pennock Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Corewell Health Pennock Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Corewell Health Pennock Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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