HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
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.
Patient Experience Rating
7% 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.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in prostate removal surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in gynecological surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Bowel Obstruction
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Complication Based Ratings
Gynecologic Procedures
In Hospital
Hysterectomy
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™
2021
Complication Based Ratings
Vaginal Delivery
In Hospital
C-Section Delivery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Prostate Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™
2025, 2024
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
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).
Learn more about patient experienceHCA Florida Palms West Hospital
National Average
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors 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 with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
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Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Waeltz
Started to see Dr, Edwin Maldonado in 2017, than again in 2024 as previously there were no issues. But now it has become the worst medical office personnel I have ever seen. No complaints about the doctor or his care but the office employees are completely incompetent and basically think you are...
Mark May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Maldonado
Dr. Lima was very concerned about my condition. Discussed all potential treatments, both pro and con. Not only treatments, but what to expect after shoulder surgery. He has an excellent “bedside” manner. Made me feel very comfortable.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Lopes De Lima
If you want to leave your child in the greatest hands, Dr. Ruchi Amin is the best person for the job. She did a surgery on my two year-old and I have never felt more comfortable. To leave your child with someone else is a big deal and Doctor Ruchi Amin Kept us up-to-date with the surgery And we are...
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Amin
Dr. Chung has a calming presence. She listens intently and gives helpful advice.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Chung
Location
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital
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 12 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?
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He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took very good care of my daughter when she broke her toe.