State-of-the-Art Children's Hospital
Our Hospital
At C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, we focus on giving you and your family the best care in a welcoming environment. Our state-of-the-art center for children’s and maternity care is designed to support your family every step of the way.
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan is known nationwide for excellent care, research, and education. As one of the top children’s hospitals in the country, our modern facility helps us provide the best care possible for newborns, kids, and pregnant moms.
By the Numbers
Family-Centered, State-of-the-Art Care
Built for Families
- All-private, 300 sq. ft. inpatient rooms with parent sleep space and large windows
- Two-story lobby with entertainment and activities, opening into an outdoor garden and reflection area
- Families can stay close to their critically ill children with access to the Ronald McDonald House nearby, plus an in-hospital facility offering 12 rooms with private baths for short-term lodging.
- Dining area with eat-in and take-out options, meditation room, gift shop, family workout space, and indoor playground
- Welcome Assistants on every floor to help visitors find clinics and patient rooms
Seamless, Integrated Care
- Connected to the University of Michigan Health campus via walkway
- Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital birth center located within Mott for coordinated mother-baby care
- 9-story outpatient tower connected to 12-story inpatient tower for easy access
State-of-the-Art Medical Facilities
- Dedicated pediatric emergency and urgent care center with 24/7 pediatric subspecialists
- Three specialized intensive care units: NICU, PICU, and Cardiac ICU
- 16 operating rooms (including robotic surgery) and intra-operative MRI capabilities
- Entire floor for the Michigan Congenital Heart Center
Fast Facts
- $754 million project | 1.1 million square feet | 348 pediatric beds | 50 maternity rooms
- Rooftop helipad for rapid transport
- 93% of construction site material recycled
Leed Certification
C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized for excellence in pediatric and maternity care, research, and education. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric health care centers, Mott is equally committed to environmental stewardship—delivering outstanding care for newborns, children, and pregnant women while minimizing our environmental impact.
Designed and built to meet the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, the hospital incorporates innovative and environmentally responsible features. In April 2012, Mott earned LEED® Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, a prestigious recognition of sustainable strategies that improve energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor air quality, and resource stewardship.
Key green features include:
- Green Roof: A living roof planted with drought-resistant sedum that filters rainfall, improves insulation, reduces paved surfaces, and is expected to last twice as long as a conventional roof.
- Recycled Materials: 93% of materials from the construction site were recycled, including over 200 tons of concrete and asphalt.
- No-Wax Floors: Durable, rubber-based flooring that is PVC- and chlorine-free, reducing maintenance and improving indoor air quality.
- Sustainable Wood: 84.6% of wood used meets Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification standards.
- Low-Emission Materials: Carpets, paints, adhesives, and composite woods chosen for low emissions to protect indoor air quality.
- Biodiesel-Powered Construction Equipment: Reducing environmental impact during construction.
- HEPA Filtration: Hospital-wide high-efficiency filtration to protect immuno-compromised and high-risk patients.
Through these efforts, Mott Children’s Hospital blends world-class clinical care with a deep commitment to creating a healthier environment for patients, families, and the community.
