November 12, 2025 – HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital is announcing its recognition for exceptional clinical outcomes in several categories by Healthgrades, the No. 1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital.
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital is a Healthgrades Five-Star Recipient for treatment of heart failure for four years in a row (2023-2026); Five-Star Recipient for hip fracture treatment for a seventh year (2020-2026); Five-Star Recipient for gallbladder surgery for the seventh year in a row (2020–2026); Five-Star Recipient for treatment of diabetic hospitalizations for the fourth consecutive year (2023–2026); and Five-Star Recipient of treatment of sepsis and treatment of respiratory failure in 2026.
“These national recognitions highlight our team’s ongoing dedication to delivering exceptional care close to home,” said Cullen Brown, CEO of HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital. “Our commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centered care drives us to continually improve and serve our growing community with compassion and expertise.”
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for more than 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas. These evaluations empower patients to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital for its consistently superior outcomes in the critical care of patients with sepsis, in hip fracture treatment, gallbladder surgery, respiratory failure and heart failure.”
As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest- and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved and 156,797 complications could have been avoided. *
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
About HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital is a 94-bed acute care facility serving the residents of Osceola and Polk counties. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, diagnostic cardiac catheterization, laboratory, pharmacy, and other support services. The hospital campus includes a 42,000-square-foot medical office building for physicians and other healthcare providers.
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital also operates HCA Florida ChampionsGate Emergency and HCA Florida Haines City Emergency, both freestanding emergency rooms. These facilities are equipped with 11 private beds and offer a full spectrum of emergency services close to home for their surrounding communities, serving both residents and visitors. For more information, please visit HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
About Healthgrades
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