Freestanding Center Offers 24/7/365 Emergency Care for Adults and Children
December 12, 2025 – HCA Florida Kendall Hospital announces the opening of its new freestanding emergency center, HCA Florida South Dade Emergency, as part of HCA Florida Healthcare’s continued expansion across the state. Opening Tuesday, December 16, the facility located at 14190 SW 288th Street, Homestead, FL 33033 will provide a full range of emergency medical services for both adults and children. This marks HCA Florida Healthcare’s first emergency care facility in the South Dade community.
The new, state of the art ER will be staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians and emergency-trained nurses, providing care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, similar to a hospital-based emergency department. Care teams will treat a broad range of urgent medical needs, including infections, chest pain, fractures, and other acute conditions, and offer robust onsite diagnostic services.
“South Dade is a growing and dynamic community, and expanding access to emergency care is essential,” said Ben Harris, CEO of HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. “We are proud to bring high-quality, compassionate emergency care closer to home for the families we serve.”
HCA Florida South Dade Emergency strengthens HCA Florida Healthcare’s ability to expand high-quality, patient-centered care across the region and increases access to advanced treatments, innovative technology, and experienced clinical teams. Designed to meet the community’s evolving healthcare needs, the new facility includes:
- Comfortable private treatment rooms
- Digital diagnostic imaging, including CT, ultrasound, and portable X-ray machines
- On-site laboratory services
- Fast-track rooms for patients with less urgent needs
Care Like Family, 24/7/365
Patients visiting HCA Florida South Dade Emergency can expect the same high level of care provided in hospital-based emergency departments. As part of one of the largest healthcare networks in Florida, the South Dade facility provides seamless access to hospitals, physician practices, and specialty services across the state, ensuring coordinated, patient-centered care.
“Our mission is to provide exceptional care to every patient, every time,” Harris continued. “By opening HCA Florida South Dade Emergency, we’re making it easier for families in this community to access the emergency services they need, right when they need them.”
For more information, visit http://www.hcafloridahealthcare.com.
About HCA Florida Kendall Hospital
As a 24/7 acute care facility, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital is one of only two adult Level 1 Trauma Centers in Miami-Dade County verified by the American College of Surgeons. Kendall Hospital boasts a network of over 750 physicians’ specialties. Kendall Hospital is ranked by Healthgrades in the Top 100 Best Hospitals in America for Critical Care, Cardiac Care, Prostate Surgery, Gastroenterology, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery. HCA Florida Kendall 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.