HCA Florida Kendall Named Among 50 Best Hospitals

Hospital recognized for exceptional patient outcomes across multiple service areas

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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HCA Florida Kendall Hospital has been named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing it in the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for clinical excellence. The hospital has also received numerous other accolades from Healthgrades for exceptional patient outcomes in areas like cardiac care, orthopedic surgery, and critical care.

Why it matters

This recognition highlights HCA Florida Kendall Hospital's commitment to delivering the highest quality care to patients in the Miami area. As healthcare quality variation continues to grow, consumers are increasingly seeking out top-rated facilities to maximize their chances of a successful outcome.

The details

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital's achievement is based on risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures. Healthgrades found that if all hospitals performed similarly to America's 50 Best, an average of 209,081 lives could have been saved during the 2022-24 study period. The hospital has made major investments in technology, renovations, and high-acuity services, including 13 surgical robots and its growth as a Level 1 Trauma Center.

  • HCA Florida Kendall Hospital was named one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for 2026.
  • The hospital has received numerous Healthgrades awards from 2019 through 2026.

The players

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital

A hospital in Kendall, Florida that has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence and exceptional patient outcomes.

Healthgrades

The leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

Ben Harris

CEO of HCA Florida Kendall Hospital.

Alana Biggers, MD, MPH

Medical advisor at Healthgrades.

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What they’re saying

“This recognition reflects the exceptional care our teams provide every day. Through major investments in technology, renovations, and high-acuity services, including 13 surgical robots and our growth as a Level 1 Trauma Center, we're expanding what's possible for patients and delivering world-class care close to home.”

— Ben Harris, CEO of HCA Florida Kendall Hospital (Community News Releases)

“This year's America's Best Hospitals list gives patients a clearer picture of where high-quality care is delivered most consistently. Patients can feel confident in their decision to seek care at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, an organization that is setting the standard for clinical excellence nationwide.”

— Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, Medical advisor at Healthgrades (Community News Releases)

What’s next

Consumers can visit Healthgrades' America's Best Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the national leaders in clinical excellence.

The takeaway

HCA Florida Kendall Hospital's recognition as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals demonstrates its commitment to delivering exceptional, high-quality care to patients in the Miami area. This achievement underscores the importance for consumers to research and choose top-rated healthcare facilities to ensure the best possible outcomes.