Aspire Rural Health System: Deckerville Community Hospital, Hills & Dales Healthcare, Marlette Regional Hospital & The Heartlands Senior Living. While each facility operates under its established name, our collective system is recognized as Aspire Rural Health System. This name reflects our commitment to enhancing access to high-quality healthcare for rural communities.
Deckerville Community Hospital has served the community for over 70 years and has been a certified Critical Access Hospital for 22 years, offering many patient services, including laboratory, emergency services, surgical services, inpatient services, medical imaging, therapy services, and more.
Hills & Dales Healthcare was named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals for 2023 and operates a 25-bed critical access hospital, emergency services, surgical services, urgent care, two rehabilitation centers, a retail pharmacy, an assisted living/memory care facility, and clinics in Caro, Ubly, Cass City, Kingston, and Bad Axe, Michigan, offering a full-range of quality inpatient and outpatient health services.
Marlette Regional Hospital is a 25-bed critical access hospital, an attached 39-bed skilled nursing facility, independent living, assisted living and memory care community known as The Heartlands, a non-profit hospice program known as United Hospice Service, along with clinics in Marlette, Brown City, North Branch, and Mayville. Marlette Regional Hospital houses the CRTN Cancer Care Center providing medical oncology, chemotherapy infusion, and radiation oncology so patients don’t have to leave the Thumb area to receive exceptional care.
The Heartlands offers a variety of living options to meet different senior lifestyles including 20 spacious standalone independent living villas with attached garages. As well as 20 assisted living and 12 memory care apartments for residents requiring additional care and support services. The campus also features a 4,596 square foot community center that is available for public use by appointment and includes: large meeting area, seating up to 65 people, kitchenette, media room, bathrooms, and an outside dining area.
Aspire Marlette Pharmacy is now open at 2985 Main Street, offering convenient walk-in and drive-through access to prescription services, over-the-counter products, and expert care from a team that knows your community. Open seven days a week, the pharmacy is here to make your healthcare experience easy and stress-free. Call 989-912-6830 to transfer your prescriptions today—our friendly team will handle the rest. It’s quick, easy, and hassle-free!
Aspire Rural Health System is excited to introduce the new Aspire Women’s Health Clinic at Marlette Regional Hospital, located in Suite 4 at 2750 Main Street. Led by local provider Michelle Burgess, FNP-C, and experienced OB-GYN Dr. Thomas Wright, the clinic offers compassionate, comprehensive care for women at every stage of life. Services include well-woman exams, gynecological care, family planning, menopause management, and more—all close to home. To schedule an appointment, call 989-912-6840.
This is the start of a bright future for local healthcare and we want to share this exciting moment with you!
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Aspire provides a comprehensive array of services, including emergency care, outpatient services, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, hospice care, senior living, specialty care, family healthcare, and more. To view a full list of our services, click here, or call 989-635-4000 to schedule an appointment or learn more about what we offer.
To schedule an appointment at Aspire Rural Health System, call our main phone line at 989-635-4000. Our team will assist you in booking your appointment and provide any necessary information. For your convenience, visit our location page to find a nearby office in Huron County, Sanilac County, Tuscola County, or Lapeer County.
To pay your hospital bill online at Aspire Rural Health System, visit our “Bill Pay” page on our website. There, you can securely make a payment using your credit or debit card. If you need assistance or have questions about your bill, please contact our main line at 989-635-4000.
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