Henry Ford Transfers Madison Heights Site to Trillium Health

The hospital will be retrofitted as a state-of-the-art inpatient behavioral health facility, while Henry Ford will continue to manage the 24/7 emergency department.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Henry Ford Health has announced the transfer of a hospital in Madison Heights, Michigan to Warren-based Trillium Health Care Management. Trillium will oversee renovations to convert much of the building into a 75-bed inpatient behavioral health facility, with plans to expand to over 100 beds. Henry Ford Health will continue to operate and staff the hospital's 24/7 emergency department as a standalone site.

Why it matters

The partnership between Henry Ford Health and Trillium Health aims to address the significant need for increased access to psychiatric care in the tri-county Detroit metro area. With over 3 million Michigan residents already diagnosed with a behavioral health condition, this new facility will provide a critical resource for the community.

The details

The hospital, located on Dequindre Road just north of 11 Mile Road in Madison Heights, is currently run by Henry Ford Health. Trillium Health will oversee renovations that are expected to take about a year to complete, converting much of the building into a state-of-the-art inpatient behavioral health facility. Henry Ford Health will continue to manage and staff the hospital's 24/7 emergency department as a standalone site.

  • The transfer of the hospital to Trillium Health will take place this spring.
  • The renovations are expected to take about a year to complete.

The players

Henry Ford Health

A major hospital system based in Detroit that currently operates the Madison Heights hospital and will continue to manage the 24/7 emergency department.

Trillium Health Care Management

A Warren-based healthcare management company that will oversee the conversion of the Madison Heights hospital into a state-of-the-art inpatient behavioral health facility.

Denise Brooks-Williams

The executive vice president and chief operating officer for Henry Ford Health.

Corey Haines

The mayor of Madison Heights, who expressed support for the new arrangement and the benefits it will bring to the community.

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What they’re saying

“We look at what services are needed in the communities we serve, and there is definitely a behavioral health need throughout the region. This provided a great opportunity to provide and maintain those needed services.”

— Denise Brooks-Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Henry Ford Health (candgnews.com)

“I am very happy that Henry Ford will continue to manage the 24/7 emergency care. Many times, minutes and even seconds can count when emergency treatment is necessary, and having Henry Ford right here in Madison Heights can save lives.”

— Corey Haines, Mayor of Madison Heights (candgnews.com)

What’s next

The renovations to convert the hospital into a behavioral health facility are expected to take about a year to complete.

The takeaway

This partnership between Henry Ford Health and Trillium Health represents a significant step in addressing the critical need for increased access to psychiatric care in the Detroit metro region, while also ensuring the community maintains access to emergency medical services.