January 6, 2026 – HCA Florida Aventura Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review on October 23-24, 2025. During the visit, a team of Joint Commission reviewers evaluated compliance with related certification standards including management and treatment of hemorrhagic strokes through coil embolization, clippings and flow diverters. Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with health care experts and providers, measurement experts and patients. The reviewers also conducted onsite observations and interviews.
“Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification recognizes healthcare organizations committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission. “We commend HCA Florida Aventura Hospital for using The Joint Commission certification process to reduce variation in clinical processes and to strengthen its clinical program to drive safer, higher quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.”
“We congratulate HCA Florida Aventura Hospital for this outstanding achievement,” says Nancy Brown, chief executive officer, the American Heart Association. “This certification reflects its commitment to providing the highest quality of care for stroke patients.”
“At HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, excellence isn’t just a goal – it’s our standard. We have been recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care for four consecutive years. As an Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission, we continue to raise the bar in delivering clinical excellence to the communities we serve”, shared Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Trish Stephens.
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital rigorously prepared for the certification process via current and retrospective case reviews, weekly tracers and continuing education opportunities among all providers and colleagues involved in stroke patient care.
For more information, please visit The Joint Commission website.
About HCA Florida Aventura Hospital
HCA Florida Aventura Hospital provides highly specialized tertiary care services, including cardiac surgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, neurosurgery, surgical oncology and other complicated treatments and procedures. The hospital has served the northern Miami-Dade County area since 1965 and today offers 493 beds, including an inpatient rehabilitation center. Leveraging the latest technologies and treatment protocols, HCA Florida Aventura Hospital meets both the elective and emergency healthcare needs of its neighboring communities and international visitors, including being an American College of Surgeons Verified Level II Trauma Center and recognized by The Leapfrog Group with an A Hospital Safety Grade. HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the leading provider of healthcare in the state of Florida.
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 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.
