HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is a medical facility located in Palatka, FL. This hospital has been recognized for Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
14% 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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Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Appendectomy
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Bowel Obstruction
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Gynecologic Procedures
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C-Section Delivery
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Vaginal Delivery
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Stroke
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Total Knee Replacement
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Hip Fracture Treatment
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Hip Replacement
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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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National Average
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
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
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
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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 02 2025
Review for Dr. Brennan
Referred to this Dr for Palatka office. During consultation, he never stopped talking long enough to even hear my concerns. NO BEDSIDE manners. Ordered numerous blood tests. During 2nd visit - never reviewed any results (even though I could see all results in Quest ) although results were all...
Apr 28 2025
Review for Dr. Relan
The feeling is like being welcomed to a big family, you feel comfortable in what ever procedure your getting done,
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Goll
I cannot express how pleased I was with my appointment with Dr. William Bethea! His examination and his explanation of my skin condition was very thorough. I know that my next visit will have great results. Thank you, Dr. Bethea!
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Bethea
Location
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is HCA Florida Putnam Hospital located?
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital is located at 611 Zeagler Dr, Palatka, FL 32177. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has HCA Florida Putnam Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, HCA Florida Putnam Hospital has been awarded with Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ and Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is HCA Florida Putnam Hospital highly rated with patients?
51% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does HCA Florida Putnam Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades HCA Florida Putnam Hospital profile..
How does HCA Florida Putnam Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr Brennan is very down to earth. She genuinely cares about her patients.