HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Named Among Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals
February 3rd, 2026
According to Your Sun Port Charlotte, HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte has been recognized as one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, an independent organization that evaluates hospital performance based on clinical outcomes. This accolade places Fawcett Hospital in the top 5 percent of U.S. hospitals for overall clinical performance.
Healthgrades determines its “America’s Best Hospitals” awards using an evaluation of risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for common conditions and procedures at more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide. The criteria focus on measurable clinical performance rather than patient reviews or facility amenities.
Under this methodology, hospitals that make the America’s 250 Best list demonstrate a consistent record of outcomes that place them among the top performers in the country.
Additional Clinical Distinctions
In addition to being named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals, Fawcett Hospital has earned recognition in several specialty areas according to Healthgrades’ reporting. These include distinctions for:
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Surgical care performance
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Joint replacement outcomes
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Gastrointestinal surgery
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Spine surgery
These additional recognitions are based on the same Healthgrades analysis of clinical outcomes such as risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates.
About Healthgrades’ Assessment
Healthgrades uses comprehensive clinical data to evaluate outcomes in a range of common medical and surgical procedures. Hospitals included in the top lists are identified through this analysis rather than subjective criteria. For the 2026 evaluation period, the assessment covered more than 30 conditions and procedures across thousands of U.S. hospitals.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital in Context
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is an acute care hospital located at 21298 Olean Boulevard in Port Charlotte. It is part of the HCA Healthcare network and serves residents of Charlotte County and surrounding communities. The hospital has been in operation since 1975 and offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, orthopedic and spine care, and oncology services.
Why Quality Rankings Matter
Hospital performance rankings based on clinical outcomes help patients and referring providers make informed decisions about where to seek care. Rankings like Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best provide data-driven insights into how well hospitals manage key measures such as mortality and complication rates for specific treatments and conditions.
Sources and Verification
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