Detroit, Wayne County
- Hospital
- NICU level III
If Detroit is close to home, Henry Ford St. John Hospital is one of the hospitals to consider. It is part of Henry Ford Health. Many families still call it Ascension St. John Hospital, or just St. John Hospital and Medical Center. There is a Level III NICU, which matters if your baby arrives early or needs extra support. Among the details families ask about most, they list midwives on staff and doulas welcome. A tour will tell you more than a website can, so ask the unit when the next one is.
At a glance
The quick version.
- Health system
- Henry Ford Health
- NICU level
- Level III
- Tours
- Yes
- NICU on site
Birth options and amenities
These are the things families ask us about most. Policies change, so double-check them on your tour.
- Doulas welcome
- Midwives on staff
- Lactation consultants
Recognition and quality
- Reported a C-section rate of 29.4% for first-time, low-risk births to The Leapfrog Group in 2026.
Care teams connected to this hospital
OB-GYNs who deliver here
Questions people ask about Henry Ford St. John Hospital
Short answers, pulled from what they publish.
Where is Henry Ford St. John Hospital?
You will find them at 22101 Moross Rd, Detroit, MI 48236, in Wayne County.
Is Henry Ford St. John Hospital the same as Ascension St. John Hospital?
Yes. It is the same hospital under its newer name. You may still see it listed as Ascension St. John Hospital on older maps and websites.
Does Henry Ford St. John Hospital have a NICU?
Yes, and it is listed as Level III. If your pregnancy is higher risk, ask your provider which level you should plan for.
Which OB-GYNs deliver at Henry Ford St. John Hospital?
We list 3 in the guide, including Eastside Gynecology & Obstetrics, Serenity OBGYN and St. Clair Shores OB/GYN.
Questions worth asking when you call
Bring a few of these to your first call. You do not need all of them, just the ones that matter to you.
- Can my partner or support person stay overnight after the birth?
- Is there a NICU on site, and what level is it?
- Are tubs, water birth, or nitrous oxide available, and how often are they used?
- How many support people can be in the room during labor?
- Does my baby stay in the room with me, and when is the nursery used?
Where we got this
We checked this against their own website and the sources above on October 20, 2026. Things change, so please confirm anything that matters to you with Henry Ford St. John Hospital directly. This guide is here to help you plan, and it is not medical advice.
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