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May 15, 2025
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Select Specialty Hospital - Downriver
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Phone: (734) 246-5500
Fax: (734) 246-5501
Referral Phone: (734) 246-5510
Referral Fax: (717) 980-2591
Hospital Access
The main visitors' parking lot is located near the hospital’s main entrance. This entry point closes at 8 p.m.
Walk straight through the atrium hallway and take the main visitor elevators to the second floor. Exit and turn right to enter Select Specialty Hospital – Downriver.
From 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., visitors should park in the emergency room lot, near the building’s rear and enter through the ER. Signs or personnel can direct you.
Visiting Hours
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. daily
About Us
Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals: The 5 Whys
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About our hospital
Select Specialty Hospital – Downriver is a 35-bed critical illness recovery hospital located on the eighth floor of Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital. We specialize in helping critically ill patients breathe, eat, walk, talk and think again as independently as possible.
Our hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization that focuses on the safety and quality of care for persons treated at hospitals and health care facilities nationwide.
We take high acuity patients and specialize in ventilator liberation—helping people return to breathing on their own without mechanical support. Select Specialty Hospital's nationwide network of hospitals treat more than 11,000 ventilator-dependent patients annually.
One of the ways we differentiate is through our early mobility and therapy programs. Many of our patients come to us severely weakened following extended periods of immobility in an intensive care unit. We strive to get patients up and moving quickly after admission, as research shows that physical rehabilitation in a critical care setting improves mobility and overall physical function. Our hospitals focus on early movement to increase physical function upon discharge and to get patients back to their daily lives as quickly as possible.
Our physician-led, multi-disciplinary teams include nursing, respiratory, speech, physical and occupational therapists who collaborate from day one on a personalized care plan to help each patient achieve their goals.
Watch this video to see the five core aspects of our hospitals' approach to critical illness recovery.
Play the accessible version of the “Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals: the 5 Whys” video
Where you seek treatment after illness or injury greatly influences your recovery. At Select Specialty Hospital, our goal is to help patients with medically complex conditions continue their recovery, enabling them to regain their quality of life. Physician-led, multidisciplinary care teams support that recovery by developing a customized treatment plan that helps patients breathe, eat, walk, talk and think again.
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We are here for you, too
Something devastating has just happened and you may be wondering if anything will ever be the same. You likely have many questions. We know that for many, this is the first time you have experienced a critical illness recovery hospital.
It can be confusing, overwhelming and maybe even a little scary. We have developed this material just for you - the caregiver, family member and support person. Our hope is that it will help ease some of the stress you may be feeling and provide information to help answer some of your questions.
We know that a large part of our patients’ outcomes is determined by caregivers' health and well-being. You are an important member of the care team and we encourage your active involvement. The more you understand about your loved one’s condition, the services we provide and the types of resources available to you, the more empowered and less stressed you will feel.
While the time spent in the hospital can be stressful, preparing for and returning home can be equally as or even more challenging. To assist you with the transition and adjustment as your loved one leaves our care, we encourage you to talk to your care team about community resources and continued support.
We also have an online support resource that is exclusive to our patients. It is called CHET, which stands for Community, Healing, Education and Training. CHET provides information about diagnoses and conditions, what to expect throughout a recovery journey, guidelines and tips for returning home and self-care resources. Additionally, CHET features the ability to create a private online support community of family and friends to share progress updates and rally around a patient’s recovery.
Dining options
Several locations are available in Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital.
Hospital cafeteria
Breakfast: 7:30 - 10 a.m.
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., grab-and-go items until 3:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The cafeteria is well-known in the area for its unique dishes.
Subway®
Monday through Friday: 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bistro 2333
Daily: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Offers fresh baked goods, hot and cold beverages.
Local hotels and restaurants
There are a number of hotels and motels near our hospital (some of which may offer special rates to our guests), along with a wide range of restaurants and dining options.
Need help deciding?
Scheduling a tour or visiting us virtually can be instrumental in decision-making.