Gainesville hospitals
- UF Health Shands Hospital 1600 SW Archer Rd, 32610 · (352) 265-0111 4 hr 1 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 558 beds Call UF Health Shands Hospital Directions to UF Health Shands Hospital (Google Maps) Details for UF Health Shands Hospital
- North Florida Regional Medical Center 6500 W Newberry Rd, 32605 · (352) 333-4000 1 hr 44 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 266 beds Call North Florida Regional Medical Center Directions to North Florida Regional Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for North Florida Regional Medical Center
- VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville 1601 S W Archer Road, 32608 · (352) 376-1611 2 hr 24 minmedian ER Emergency room VA acute care hospital Call VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville Directions to VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville (Google Maps) Details for VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville
No Gainesville hospital matches that. .
No longer listed by Medicare (closed or merged): Shands at Agh, Shands Rehab Hospital. These pages are kept for reference.
Best-rated hospitals in Gainesville, 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.
| # | Hospital | CMS stars | Median ER visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UF Health Shands Hospital | 4 hr 1 min | |
| 2 | VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville | 2 hr 24 min | |
| 3 | North Florida Regional Medical Center | 1 hr 44 min |
ER wait times in Gainesville
Median time in the ER for patients treated and sent home, over 12 months (CMS OP-18b). Not live waits.
| Hospital | Median visit | Left before being seen |
|---|---|---|
| North Florida Regional Medical Center | 1 hr 44 min | 1% |
| VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville | 2 hr 24 min | 1% |
| UF Health Shands Hospital | 4 hr 1 min | 4% |
About hospitals in Gainesville
There are 3 hospitals in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua County. 3 of them have an emergency department. By type: 2 acute care hospitals and 1 VA acute care hospital.
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Gainesville lasts 2 hr 24 min, 5 min shorter than the Florida median of 2 hr 29 min. The shortest is at North Florida Regional Medical Center, 1 hr 44 min.
Compare hospitals in Gainesville
Two Gainesville hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.
Community health centers near Gainesville
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.
- 2.6mi Palms Medical Group - Gainesville 200 SW 62nd Blvd, Gainesville, FL · Trenton Medical Center, INC. 352-376-8211
- 3.5mi AZA HEALTH 410 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville, FL · Rural Health Care, Incorporated 352-375-3790
Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).
Care after the hospital in Gainesville
Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.
Marketplace insurers with Gainesville hospitals in network
How many of the 3 Gainesville 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 2 of 3Gainesville hospitals
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People and health care in Gainesville
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Questions about hospitals in Gainesville
How many hospitals are in Gainesville, Florida?
There are 3 hospitals in Gainesville, Florida. 3 of them have an emergency department.
How long is the emergency room wait in Gainesville?
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Gainesville lasts 2 hr 24 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 Gainesville has the shortest ER wait?
North Florida Regional Medical Center reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Gainesville at 1 hr 44 min.
What is the best hospital in Gainesville?
UF Health Shands Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 3 Gainesville hospitals CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.
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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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