About Us

Welcome to HCA Florida Highlands Hospital!

Our mission is clear: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Since 1965, our team has cared for generations of families in Highlands County with compassion and a personalized approach. As part of HCA Healthcare, we combine the comfort of a community hospital with access to expanded clinical expertise, resources and best practices.

We are guided by 'Excellence Always' in every interaction — with patients, physicians and colleagues. We are proud to be a Joint Commission-accredited facility, reflecting national standards for safety and quality. Our care has also been recognized by Healthgrades, including five-star ratings in select areas of treatment. We continue to grow with the needs of our community by offering orthopedic and spine care, urology, cardiac catheterization, and minimally invasive and robot-assisted surgery for general, gynecologic and urologic procedures. We also provide advanced wound care services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy to support treatment for complex, non-healing wounds.

In an emergency, every second counts. Our 24/7 emergency room is designed to support faster evaluation, accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment — with senior-friendly amenities and compassionate care around the clock.

For more than 60 years, we've been proud to serve as a community partner through local events, programs and volunteer efforts led by colleagues who live and work right here. If you have questions about your health or need help finding a specialist, our free Consult-A-Nurse® line is available 24/7 at 844.70.NURSE (68773). We are honored to be your partner in health, now and for generations to come.