HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (2024)

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (1)
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (2)

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is a medical facility located in Loxahatchee, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, and more.

58

%

Patient Experience Rating

6% lower than the national average

Awards

Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.

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Hospital Quality Awards

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (3)

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)

Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (4)

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2024)

Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (5)

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)

Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery

Safety Ratings

How well a hospital safeguards patients from potential complications

No events relating to foreign objects left in body during a surgery or procedure

2 ratings were better than expected

  • In-Hospital Fall Associated Fracture Rate
  • Excessive bruising or bleeding as a consequence of a procedure or surgery

11 ratings were as expected

  • Death in procedures where mortality is usually very low
  • Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital
  • Death following a serious complication after surgery
  • Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest
  • Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital
  • Acute kidney dysfunction following surgery
  • Respiratory failure following surgery
  • Deep blood clots in the lungs or legs following surgery
  • Bloodstream infection following surgery
  • Breakdown of abdominal incision site
  • Accidental cut, puncture, perforation or hemorrhage during medical care

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Hospital Quality

Clinical Ratings

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Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Appendectomy

In Hospital

As Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Attack

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Heart Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Diabetic Emergencies

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Pulmonary Embolism

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Respiratory Failure

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

Better than Expected

Sepsis

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gallbladder Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Bowel Obstruction

Mortality In-Hospital

Worse than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Colorectal Surgeries

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Gastrointestinal Bleed

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pancreatitis

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Gynecologic Procedures

In Hospital

As Expected

Hysterectomy

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (6)

Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™

2021

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

C-Section Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Vaginal Delivery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Stroke

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Hip Fracture Treatment

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Hip Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Total Knee Replacement

In Hospital

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Prostate Removal Surgery

In Hospital

Better than Expected

Specialty Excellence Awards

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (7)

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™

2024

Mortality Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionMortality In-HospitalMortality within 30 days

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mortality In-Hospital

As Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Pneumonia

Mortality In-Hospital

Better than Expected

Mortality within 30 days

As Expected

Complication Based Ratings

Procedure/ConditionIn Hospital

Spinal Fusion

In Hospital

As Expected

Data Source

Patient Experience

Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

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57

%

Patients who gave a rating of9or10

8% lower than the national average

58

%

Would definitely recommend

6% lower than the national average

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

National Average

Communication with doctors

Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

Communication with nurses

Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

Responsiveness of hospital staff

Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

Communication about medicines

Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients

Discharge Information

Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home

Care Transition

Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

National Average

Quietness

Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night

Cleanliness

Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

Providers

Dr. Rahat Abbas, MDInternal Medicine3 Ratings
Dr. Roberto Acosta, MDNeurology11 Ratings
Dr. Lawrence Adams, MDPediatric Gastroenterology21 Ratings
Dr. Darmaan Aden, MDInfectious Disease Medicine5 Ratings
Dr. Adesoji Adenigbagbe, MDPulmonary Disease0 Ratings
Dr. Qadeer Ahmed, MB BSPediatric Emergency Medicine3 Ratings

Provider Reviews

Dr. Simpson met with me about hip pain today. He was very approachable, empathetic, and explained my condition in a thorough manner. He explained several types of treatments so that I can make an informed decision.

Jul 04 2024

Review for Dr. Simpson

Attentive to my concerns and concerns

Howzell Jul 04 2024

Review for Dr. Montijo

Best pediatric surgeon in the world!! Very friendly, always smiling. Handled my son with so much care, and made sure we were both comfortable through the whole procedure.

Lailah S. Jul 03 2024

Review for Dr. Amin

The times of my appointment were kept promptly. The staff was excellent friendly and professional. The doctor took as much time with me and my Son as needed and answered every one of our questions. He is caring and authentic. It is easy to have a conversation with him. He makes sure that all...

Luletha Cheatham Jul 03 2024

Review for Dr. Herschman

He was the best cardiologist I ever had, I went to JFK while having a heart attack, JFK is a great hospital and dr Gould was one of the Dr who helped, he had a nice approach, he explained everything to me, and after my first follow up visit, game good positive news, never offered anything with fear...

Omar B. Jul 03 2024

Review for Dr. Gould

Location

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee FL 33470

CallDirections

(561) 798-3300

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HCA Florida Palms West Hospital located?

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is located at 13001 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

Has HCA Florida Palms West Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?

Yes, HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has been awarded with Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™, and Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.

Is HCA Florida Palms West Hospital highly rated with patients?

57% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.

Does HCA Florida Palms West Hospital score well in safety ratings?

Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 13 hospital services. View more details here.

How do I get in at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital?

Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades HCA Florida Palms West Hospital profile..

How does HCA Florida Palms West Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?

Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.

Contact Us

13001 Southern Blvd

Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Directions

(561) 798-3300

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital - Loxahatchee, FL (2024)

FAQs

Who owns HCA hospitals in Florida? ›

On November 17, 2006, HCA became a private company for the third time when it completed a merger in which the company was acquired by a private investor group including affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Bain Capital, together with Merrill Lynch and HCA Healthcare founder Thomas F. Frist, Jr.

Who is the CEO of HCA Palms West hospital? ›

Jason L. Kimbrell - HCA Florida Palms West Hospital | LinkedIn.

What are the three new hospitals in Florida HCA? ›

The new hospitals include a 90-bed acute care facility in Gainesville, a 60-bed hospital near The Villages and a 100-bed acute care hospital in Fort Myers. Construction is expected to begin next year.

What does HCA stand for in Florida hospitals? ›

The way healthcare was intended

and Jack Massey envisioned a healthcare company with the scale, resources and clinical expertise to provide care focused on the patient. In 1968, they formed Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). At that time, HCA Healthcare was one of the first hospital companies in the United States.

What is the lawsuit against HCA hospitals? ›

In 2022, two municipalities and two counties in North Carolina filed suit on antitrust grounds. Those lawsuits claim that the significant market power of HCA/Mission was used to inflate prices and force insurers to accept harmful contract terms.

What is the name of the best hospital in Florida? ›

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayo Clinic is again ranked the No. 1 hospital in Florida and the Jacksonville metro area in U.S. News & World Report's “Best Hospitals” 2023-2024 rankings.

How much did HCA CEO make? ›

As Chief Executive Officer at HCA HEALTHCARE INC, Samuel N. Hazen made $21,315,984 in total compensation. Of this total $1,512,222 was received as a salary, $5,026,128 was received as a bonus, $7,242,825 was received in stock options, $6,957,391 was awarded as stock and $577,418 came from other types of compensation.

How many beds does HCA Florida West Hospital have? ›

West Florida Healthcare is proud to offer a 531-bed state-of-the art hospital with the area's only facility featuring all-private rooms.

Who is the current CEO of HCA? ›

How many beds does HCA Florida Westside hospital have? ›

As a 24/7 comprehensive healthcare facility, our 250-bed hospital offers a full range of medical services, including emergency care, stroke care, orthopedics, cardiology, surgery and oncology.

What is the largest hospital network in Florida? ›

AdventHealth Orlando is a non-profit hospital owned by AdventHealth and is the largest in the hospital network.

Which state contains the most HCA hospitals? ›

There are 185 HCA Healthcare Hospital locations in the United States as of June 26, 2024. The state and territory with the most number of HCA Healthcare Hospital locations in the US is Texas, with 56 locations, which is about 30% of all HCA Healthcare Hospital locations in the US.

How much does HCA Florida hospital pay? ›

The average hca healthcare salary in Florida is $20,000 per year or $9.62 per hour.

What is the controversy with HCA Healthcare? ›

The plaintiffs first sued in 2022, alleging HCA and its Mission Health system held an unlawful monopoly over general acute care, which includes diagnostic and treatment services at hospitals, and outpatient services.

What did HCA used to be called? ›

Thomas Frist Jr. and businessman Jack Massey incorporate the Park View Hospital company, naming Massey as the first CEO. The company changes its name to Hospital Corporation of America, or HCA, three months later.

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