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May 15, 2025
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Select Specialty Hospital - Corewell Health Grand Rapids
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Phone: (616) 774-3800
Fax: (616) 774-3810
Referral Phone: (616) 774-3848
Referral Fax: (616) 774-3896
Hospital Access
Lot 1 – Free on levels 1 and 2.
Lot 2 – For use on weekends and weekdays after 8:30 p.m.
Handicapped parking is clearly marked in both lots.
Visiting Hours
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily
About Us
Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals: The 5 Whys
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About our hospital
Select Specialty Hospital – Corewell Health Grand Rapids is a 36-bed critical illness recovery hospital located on the fifth floor of Corewell Health Blodgett 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
Market Avenue Cafeteria
First floor, west of the main lobby
Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Weekends and holidays: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Garden View Cafe
First floor, off the main lobby
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
The 2nd Serving
Second floor, next to the surgical waiting room
Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 1-3:30 a.m.
Weekends: 1 - 3:30 a.m.
Guest Meal Trays
Call ext. 12553 from the patient's room.
Order breakfast by 7 a.m.; lunch by 11 a.m.; dinner by 4 p.m.
Visa, MasterCard and Discover accepted.
Our Information Desk staff can recommend nearby restaurants.
Restaurant information is also available at the Navigator Kiosk (Floor 1), or from our Spectrum Health Concierge Services.
Concierge Services 616.267.1234 [email protected]Additional amenities
Internet access and cell phones We offer free wireless internet access. Mobile devices and laptops may be used anywhere, except in posted restricted areas. If you need help with access, call our Technical Support team at 616.391.4000.
Language services
Patients and families in need of assistance with understanding or reading English have free access to Spectrum Health language services. For interpretation or translation services, call 616.391.2175.
Hearing support
A telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) is available for patients and visitors who are deaf or hearing impaired. Ask the nurse to make arrangements for a device.
Wheelchair assistance
Security employees are available 24 hours a day to help visitors, patients and guests with wheelchair assistance. We can also escort you to your vehicle.
Chapel
If you would like to reflect, pray, meditate or simply sit in peaceful quiet, visit our multi-faith chapel. Located on the first floor near the lobby, the chapel is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Gift shop
Located within the main lobby, Blodgett Hospital Window Shop offers unique gift ideas from infant clothing to cards and flowers.
Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 - 4 p.m.
(The gift shop is closed in July and August)
Flowers, balloons and gifts are delivered to rooms daily by volunteers.
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 a place to stay while a family member is at Select Specialty Hospital – Corewell Health Grand Rapids? Corewell Health Grand Rapids’ concierge service can help you find a local hotel.
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Concierge 616.267.1234 [email protected]Need help deciding?
Scheduling a tour or visiting us virtually can be instrumental in decision-making.