Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is a medical facility located in Battle Creek, MI. This hospital has been recognized for Surgical Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
10% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
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Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Heart Attack
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Pancreatitis
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Stroke
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Hip Replacement
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Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
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Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Carotid Procedures
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Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
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Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 29 2025
Review for Dr. Carlton
In April of 2025, Dr. Waits did a liver transplant on me. His bedside manner is fantastic and the results of my transplant surgery are, so far, equally good. He took time with me, showed empathy and along the way, was an advocate for me and my needs. I could not be more pleased.
Apr 27 2025
Review for Dr. Waits
He was a vey good listener and tried to figure out the best treatment plan.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Tan
I called in to get a simple antibiotic such as amoxicillin or similar for a kidney pain I had this morning. I am not sure the doctor understood or was listening when I described my symptoms which don't include the vast majority of symptoms people who have kidney stones exhibit.... Instead of trying...
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Aboualayoui
She is one of the best doctors I've had over the years. Wait time is short for appt. She listens to your concerns.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Thomas
Location
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bronson Battle Creek Hospital located?
Bronson Battle Creek Hospital is located at 300 North Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Bronson Battle Creek Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital has been awarded with Surgical Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Bronson Battle Creek Hospital highly rated with patients?
55% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Bronson Battle Creek Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Bronson Battle Creek Hospital profile..
How does Bronson Battle Creek Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
My wife was admitted to Mary Freebed after being treated with a brain bleed, broken ribs and a shoulder replacement. Dr. Nathan Carlton was very compassionate and knowledgeable. We were very pleased with his oversight, thoroughness and guidance. He was extremely patient and communicated clearly.