St Joseph Mercy Chelsea expands Inpatient Rehabilitation ...
Rehabilitation Hospital Unit • Saint Joseph, MI
About
Summary: - The Chelsea Community Hospital (St Joseph Mercy Chelsea) is a nonprofit, 125-bed community hospital owned by Trinity Health Michigan (51%) and Michigan Medicine (49%), located in Chelsea, Michigan. - It operates as part of Trinity Health Michigan, delivering personalized care close to home. - Key facts: 68 employees, annual revenue about $20.8 million. Main campus at 775 S Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118. - Leadership and staffing: includes directors of anesthesia, pharmacy, safety/security, HR, and environmental services; notable salary references for RN and psychiatric roles. - Branding/ownership: Also known as Chelsea Community Hospital, with ties to Saint Joseph Mercy Chelsea within the Trinity Health Michigan network. - The page emphasizes personalized, local care and the hospital’s role within a broader regional health system. - If you’re researching “St Joseph Mercy Chelsea expands Inpatient Rehabilitation,” this page confirms the hospital is part of a larger system but does not provide specific details on an inpatient rehabilitation expansion.
Clinic Type
Rehabilitation Hospital Unit
Address
St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, 775 West Chelsea Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
Phone
(734) 593-9700
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What is the expanded Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea?
The unit has expanded its Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit in collaboration with Michigan Medicine to treat patients with medically complex conditions requiring hospitalization and intensive therapy following illness or injury.
What conditions are treated in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit?
Stroke, brain injury, cardiac arrest, medical/general rehab, neurological and orthopedic trauma.
How many beds does the expanded unit have now?
The unit quadrupled its size in September from six to 24 beds.
Who is the medical director of St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Inpatient Rehabilitation?
John Danko, DO, has been named the medical director.
Who provides clinical care and oversight on the unit?
Michigan Medicine physicians and neuropsychologists provide clinical care and physician oversight; therapies, nursing, social work and case management are provided by St. Joe’s Chelsea colleagues.
What is the expected average length of stay for patients?
The average length of stay will remain in the range of 10 to 14 days.
What change occurred to Courtyard East with the expansion?
Courtyard East unit transitioned into a Short Stay Unit to provide efficient, high-quality care for outpatient surgery patients and other medical patients who may require medical observation.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- CMS HCAHPS data via Momentary Labs: 4 out of 5 stars (overall patient satisfaction) (563 surveys completed)
- Birdeye: 3.7 out of 5 stars (229 reviews)
- SJMHS Lab Patient Service Center (Birdeye): 4.8 out of 5 stars (72 reviews)
Patients praise
- Generally positive patient feedback regarding nursing care, physician communication, and responsiveness
- High patient recommendation rates (e.g., 87% of surveyed patients would recommend the hospital)
- Recognition for quality of care and patient satisfaction, including being named a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital and a Fortune PINC 100 Top Hospital
- Effective and friendly laboratory services
Common complaints
- Occasional reports of poor experiences in the Emergency Department, including concerns regarding staffing, compassion, and communication
- Instances of difficulty or discomfort during procedures such as IV insertion
- Reports of unprofessional conduct by specific staff members
"The nursing care was exceptional, PCAs very attentive and responsive, physicians were caring, therapists were great, and the housekeeping staff kept everything clean."
— Patient feedback on the Inpatient Rehabilitation unit"The service in the ER is horrible!! The incompetence & lack of compassion for their patients, is inexcusable!!"
— Online review regarding Emergency Department experienceSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lauren Wiltsey Stawecki — Apr 11, 2026
- Inside Chelsea Hospital’s Surgical Growth and Robotic Expansion - The Sun Times News — Feb 25, 2026
- Trinity Health Grand Rapids donates more than $279k to Kent County Non-Profits | Trinity Health Michigan — Feb 25, 2026
- Trinity Health Livingston and Chelsea Hospital Receive $350,000 Grant from Michigan Health Endowment Fund to Enhance Behavioral Health Services | Trinity Health Michigan — Jul 24, 2025
- automotive trend center: U-M health system doubling its bed capacity at Chelsea Community Hospital — Jun 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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