Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Bartow Regional Medical Center
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
- A phone charger
Official links: Website for Bartow Regional Medical Center (opens the hospital's site)
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Quick answers about Bartow Regional Medical Center
How long is the ER wait at Bartow Regional Medical Center?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 5 min in the Bartow Regional Medical Center emergency room (the average across Florida hospitals is 2 hr 34 min). 1% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (863) 533-8111. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Bartow Regional Medical Center?
The main phone number for Bartow Regional Medical Center is (863) 533-8111, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (863) 533-8111What is the address of Bartow Regional Medical Center?
Bartow Regional Medical Center is at 2200 Osprey Blvd, Bartow, FL 33830.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Bartow Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Bartow Regional Medical Center has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Bartow Regional Medical Center's Medicare star rating?
Bartow Regional Medical Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Star ratings come from CMS quality and safety measures, not patient reviews.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Bartow Regional Medical Center spend a median of 2 hours 5 minutes there. That is 29 minutes shorter than the average across Florida hospitals (2 hours 34 minutes).
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with Bartow Regional Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 511 completed surveys · patients discharged Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Patients gave Bartow Regional Medical Center a 3-star patient experience rating out of 5. 72% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 74% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
The patient survey (HCAHPS) asks a random sample of adult patients about their recent hospital stay. CMS adjusts the results for the mix of patients and how the survey was done, so hospitals can be compared fairly. About the data.
Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Bartow Regional Medical Center was no different from the national benchmark on the one hospital-acquired infection CMS could compare. Its rate of serious complications was same as national.
Hospital-acquired infections
Serious complications
Death rates within 30 days
| Patients treated for | This hospital | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Heart attack patients | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| Heart failure patients | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 15.0% | 15.2% |
| Stroke patients | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| COPD patients | 8.2% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.0% | 3.9% |
Risk-adjusted rates. CMS has not published a statistical better/worse comparison for these death rates in the current release, so small differences from the U.S. rate may be chance.
Other complications
None of the other safety indicators CMS compares was statistically better or worse than national.
All 9 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.91 | 0.55 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.23 | 0.24 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.23 | 0.18 | Same as national |
| Bleeding or blood clot under the skin after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 2.81 | 2.25 | Same as national |
| Kidney injury needing dialysis after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.53 | 1.56 | Same as national |
| Respiratory failure after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 7.77 | 8.15 | Same as national |
| Blood clots in the lungs or legs after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 3.08 | 3.31 | Same as national |
| Bloodstream infection (sepsis) after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 4.6 | 4.89 | Same as national |
| Accidental cuts or tears during abdominal surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1 | 1.04 | Same as national |
"Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national benchmark statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Infection results compare the infections a hospital reported with the number predicted for a hospital of its size and type (a ratio below 1 means fewer than predicted), for Jan 2025 – Dec 2025. Death and complication rates are risk-adjusted for how sick patients were. Each death rate counts deaths within 30 days of a hospital stay, pooled over one to three years of Medicare patients depending on the measure. About the data.
What insurance does Bartow Regional Medical Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 100121). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Florida that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Blue | 121 of 121 plans | Preferred |
| AvMed | 64 of 64 plans | Preferred |
| Ambetter | 56 of 56 plans | Preferred |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Florida
Plans that include this hospital: Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J, Florida Blue BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S Compare plans
What insurance does Bartow Regional Medical Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Bartow Regional Medical Center is in network for 3 Marketplace insurers in Florida: Florida Blue (121 of 121 plans), AvMed (64 of 64 plans) and Ambetter (56 of 56 plans). This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Bartow Regional Medical Center take Medicare?
Bartow Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 100121), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does Bartow Regional Medical Center accept Florida Blue?
Bartow Regional Medical Center is in network for 121 of 121 plans that Florida Blue sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Florida Blue's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Bartow Regional Medical Center accept AvMed?
Bartow Regional Medical Center is in network for 64 of 64 plans that AvMed sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to AvMed's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does Bartow Regional Medical Center accept Ambetter?
Bartow Regional Medical Center is in network for 56 of 56 plans that Ambetter sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Readmissions and return visits
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · Medicare patients · Jul 2024 – Jun 2025
On the 2 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Bartow Regional Medical Center was no different from the national rate or its expected level.
Back in the hospital within 30 days
| After a stay for | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| All conditions (hospital-wide)Medicare patients back in any hospital within 30 days of leaving. | 16.6% | 16.2% | Not compared |
| Heart attack | 14.2% | 14.4% | Not compared |
| Heart failure | 22.4% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 14.8% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 19.7% | 20% | Not compared |
Return trips after a stay or procedure
Medicare's readmission program
Excess readmission ratio: this hospital's predicted readmissions divided by the number expected for a typical hospital with the same patients. Above 1.00 means more readmissions than expected. 3 of 4 conditions are above 1.00.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 1.041 | 91 | More than expected |
| Heart attack | 1.032 | – | More than expected |
| COPD | 1.018 | – | More than expected |
| Pneumonia | 0.965 | 109 | Fewer than expected |
Readmission rates count Medicare patients who were admitted to any acute-care hospital within 30 days of leaving this one, adjusted for how sick they were. "Better" or "worse" means CMS found the difference from the national rate statistically significant; most hospitals are "no different". Return-day and outpatient-surgery measures compare the hospital with what CMS expected for its own patients. The Readmissions Reduction Program ratios are shown as CMS publishes them; whether a hospital's payments are reduced depends on how its ratios compare with similar hospitals, so a ratio above 1.00 alone doesn't mean a penalty. About the data.
Timely and effective care
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · all patients unless noted · Jan 2025 – Dec 2025
Bartow Regional Medical Center's emergency department is classed by CMS as high volume.
| Measure | This hospital | U.S.* |
|---|---|---|
| Sepsis: got all recommended early treatmentPatients with severe sepsis or septic shock who received every step of the recommended early care bundle. Higher is better. 311 patients. | 84% | 66% |
| Septic shock: full treatment within 3 hoursHigher is better. 119 patients. | 94% | 75% |
| Typical time in the ER before going homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving, for ER patients sent home (not counting mental health patients or transfers). Lower is better. 578 patients. | 125 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 22 patients. | 202 min | 257 min |
| Typical ER time for patients transferred to another facilityMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 14 patients. | 290 min | 287 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 40,167 patients. | 1% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 707 patients. | 47% | 77% |
| Discharged on two opioids, or an opioid and a benzodiazepinePatients sent home with prescriptions that raise the risk of overdose when combined. Lower is better. 941 patients. | 13% | 16% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 50 patients. | 98% | 93% |
| Blood clot prevention givenHigher is better. 2,517 patients. | 92% | 91%* |
| Blood clot prevention given in intensive careHigher is better. 442 patients. | 99% | 97%* |
| Stroke: discharged on clot-prevention medicineHigher is better. 77 patients. | 95% | 98%* |
CMS publishes these process-of-care measures without a better/worse verdict, so the U.S. figure is shown for context; small differences, or results based on few patients, may not mean much. *Median of all hospitals CMS reports, where CMS publishes no national figure. About the data.
Medicare spending and payment programs
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Value-based purchasing scores by area
| Area | Score (out of 100) |
|---|---|
| Clinical outcomesDeath rates and complications | 5 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 44 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | 26.7 |
| Efficiency and costMedicare spending per patient | 0 |
The Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program cuts Medicare payments by 1% for the quarter of hospitals with the worst scores. The Hospital Value-Based Purchasing Program withholds a small share of every hospital's Medicare payments and pays it back according to the total performance score. A spending ratio of 1.00 equals the national median; spending reflects prices, the services patients received and care after discharge, not quality. Some hospitals, such as critical access, children's and cancer hospitals, are not part of these programs. About the data.
Care after a stay at Bartow Regional Medical Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 2.8mi Bartow Center Bartow, FL · 120 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 6.8mi Highlands Lake Center Lakeland, FL · 179 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 7.0mi Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center Lakeland, FL · 120 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 4 of 5 Abuse citation (CMS)
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 3.2mi DaVita Bartow DialysisBartow, FL
- 3.2mi Fresenius Kidney Care SW PolkBartow, FL
- 5.4mi DaVita Lakeland South DialysisLakeland, FL
Home health agencies nearby See more
- 4.8mi Centerwell Home HealthLakeland, FL · 77% would recommend
- 5.4mi Concierge Home CareLakeland, FL · 68% would recommend
- 5.4mi Care and LifeLakeland, FL
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 5.4mi Compassionate Care Hospice of Central Florida INCLakeland, FL · 82% would recommend
- 8.8mi Empath HospiceLakeland, FL Not rated
- 13mi Good Shepherd HospiceLakeland, FL · 89% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Bartow Regional Medical Center
70 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 16 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Bartow, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
Federal rules require hospitals to publish their prices, including the rates they've negotiated with each insurer and their cash prices. Bartow Regional Medical Center lists them here:
From the hospital's price transparency file (baycare.org/cms-hpt.txt), checked Nov 14, 2026. For an estimate of what you'll pay, ask the hospital or your insurer; Medicare's averages are on our procedure cost pages.
What Medicare paid at Bartow Regional Medical Center
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedures Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for Florida.
Hospital stays
| Stay | Stays | Avg billed | Avg payment (Medicare + patient) | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without ventilator >96 hours with major complicationsDRG 871 | 85 | $68,702 | $15,554 | same |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 35 | $39,569 | $10,618 | same |
| Acute myocardial infarction, discharged alive with major complicationsDRG 280 | 22 | $70,314 | $12,334 | −3% |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections without major complicationsDRG 690 | 21 | $36,171 | $7,414 | +2% |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with major complicationsDRG 177 | 18 | $54,584 | $14,584 | +11% |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with major complicationsDRG 193 | 15 | $36,560 | $11,622 | +7% |
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage with major complicationsDRG 377 | 15 | $54,888 | $14,009 | −3% |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with major complicationsDRG 689 | 14 | $42,404 | $9,683 | same |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 126 | $20,999 | $2,465 |
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 63 | $68,057 | $11,823 |
| Level 3 Airway EndoscopyAPC 5153 | 29 | $12,918 | $1,548 |
| Level 6 Urology and Related ServicesAPC 5376 | 27 | $52,176 | $8,193 |
| Level 1 Laparoscopy and Related ServicesAPC 5361 | 24 | $51,105 | $5,088 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · fiscal year ending Dec 2024
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Florida hospital finances.
Who owns Bartow Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Bartow Regional Medical Center Inc .
150 doctors and other clinicians list Bartow Regional Medical Center as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
Non-profit finances
IRS Form 990 · tax year ending Dec 2023 · Bartow Regional Medical Center Inc (EIN 47-5387418)
As filed with the IRS by Bartow Regional Medical Center Inc. Matched by name and address, so check the filing to confirm it's the right organization. See the full Form 990 filings · Non-profit hospital finances.
The area around Bartow Regional Medical Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Polk are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 15.
Mental health: Parts of Polk are federally designated health professional shortage areas (3 designations). Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Parts of Polk are federally designated health professional shortage areas (4 designations). Highest shortage score 19.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Florida earn a median $84,190 a year. Healthcare salaries in Florida.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Florida shortage areas
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