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Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital is a medical facility located in Grand Rapids, MI. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, and more.

73%

Patient Experience Rating

8% higher 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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Hospital Quality Awards

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

Stroke Care Excellence Award™

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

An event relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

4 ratings were worse than expected

  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care
  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Respiratory failure following surgery

1 rating was better than expected

7 ratings were as expected

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Pacemaker Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Defibrillator Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Valve Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™

2025, 2023

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™

2025, 2024, 2023

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Worse than Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Cranial Neurosurgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

As Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Hip Replacement

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Outpatient Back and Neck Surgery (except Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Back and Neck Surgeries (without Spinal Fusion)

In Hospital

As Expected

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™

2025, 2024

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Carotid Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Peripheral Vascular Bypass

In Hospital

As Expected

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

In Hospital

Worse than Expected

Data Source

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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72%

Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

6% higher than the national average

73%

Would definitely recommend

8% higher than the national average

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%77%76%

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

100%50%0%59%58%

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

100%50%0%78%75%

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

100%50%0%59%57%

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

100%50%0%52%47%

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

100%50%0%88%84%

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

National Average

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

100%50%0%65%67%

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

100%50%0%55%55%

Providers

Provider Reviews

Dr. Ulstad handled my care through my first pregnancy delivered my first baby. I had a great experience and would highly recommend her. She is a great doctor who listened to and respected all of my concerns throughout my pregnancy and delivery. During my delivery she was very enthusiastic,...

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Ulstad

Listened to me.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Orton

Dr Theut is always kind and understanding. Listens to what I have to say. Highly would recommend him and his staff.

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Theut

On time, excellent communication and very respectful

May 02 2025

Review for Dr. Bowes

Dr. Hulst treated a chronic foot issue I was experiencing. I ended up having surgery and am about two thirds through recovery. He has consistently need knowledgeable and offered clear explanations through the process.

May 01 2025

Review for Dr. Hulst

Location

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital

100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503

CallDirections

(616) 391-1774

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital located?

Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital is located at 100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™, and 2 more in the past two years.

Is Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital highly rated with patients?

73% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital?

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How does Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

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Contact Us

100 Michigan St NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Directions

(616) 391-1774