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Hospitals in Bradenton, FL

According to HospitalsInEachState.com's analysis of the October 2026 CMS release, Bradenton, Florida, has 5 hospitals, 3 with an emergency department. The median emergency room visit lasts 2 hr 10 min, 19 min shorter than the Florida median of 2 hr 29 min. The shortest is at Blake Medical Center (2 hr 10 min). The highest Medicare star rating among its 3 rated hospitals is 4 out of 5, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

5 hospitals 3 with an ER Manatee County
Hospitals 5 788 beds (2 reporting)
With an ER 3 emergency departments
Median ER visit 2 hr 10 min −19 min vs Florida
Average stars 3.0 / 5 3 rated by CMS
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Bradenton hospitals

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Best-rated hospitals in Bradenton, by Medicare stars

Ranked by the CMS overall star rating (1–5), a score built from quality and safety measures. These are not patient reviews.

#HospitalCMS starsMedian ER visit
1 Lakewood Ranch Medical Center 2 hr 10 min
2 Manatee Memorial Hospital 2 hr 12 min
3 Blake Medical Center 2 hr 10 min

ER wait times in Bradenton

Median time in the ER for patients treated and sent home, over 12 months (CMS OP-18b). Not live waits.

HospitalMedian visitLeft before being seen
Blake Medical Center 2 hr 10 min 0%
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center 2 hr 10 min 1%
Manatee Memorial Hospital 2 hr 12 min 1%

About hospitals in Bradenton

There are 5 hospitals in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. 3 of them have an emergency department. By type: 3 acute care hospitals and 2 psychiatric hospitals.

The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Bradenton lasts 2 hr 10 min, 19 min shorter than the Florida median of 2 hr 29 min. The shortest is at Blake Medical Center, 2 hr 10 min.

Compare hospitals in Bradenton

Two Bradenton hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.

Community health centers near Bradenton

Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) see patients with or without insurance and charge on a sliding scale based on income. They are not emergency rooms: call ahead for an appointment.

Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).

Care after the hospital in Bradenton

Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.

Marketplace insurers with Bradenton hospitals in network

How many of the 5 Bradenton hospitals on this page each insurer's 2027 Marketplace plans list as in network. From the insurers' provider files, loaded November 4, 2026. Networks change; confirm with your insurer.

  • Ambetter2027 Marketplace plans in Florida 4 of 5Bradenton hospitals
  • Florida Blue2027 Marketplace plans in Florida 4 of 5Bradenton hospitals
  • Oscar2027 Marketplace plans in Florida 4 of 5Bradenton hospitals
  • UnitedHealthcare2027 Marketplace plans in Florida 3 of 5Bradenton hospitals
  • Wellpoint2027 Marketplace plans in Florida 2 of 5Bradenton hospitals

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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Bradenton, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.

People and health care in Bradenton

From the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) for the city of Bradenton.

Population
57,014
Median age 47.8
Hospitals per 100,000
8.8
5 hospitals listed
No health insurance
15.2%
above the U.S. 8.4%
Age 65 and over
28.1%
above the U.S. 17.2%
Median household income
$60,822
U.S. $80,734

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Questions about hospitals in Bradenton

How many hospitals are in Bradenton, Florida?

There are 5 hospitals in Bradenton, Florida. 3 of them have an emergency department.

How long is the emergency room wait in Bradenton?

The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Bradenton lasts 2 hr 10 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The Florida median is 2 hr 29 min.

Which hospital in Bradenton has the shortest ER wait?

Blake Medical Center reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Bradenton at 2 hr 10 min.

What is the best hospital in Bradenton?

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 3 Bradenton hospitals CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.

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All Florida hospitals

Source: hospital listings from CMS and public records; emergency room wait times (measure OP-18b) and overall star ratings from CMS Care Compare. Wait times are 12-month medians, not live. Where these figures come from.

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