Source: CMS Care Compare, July 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting Gulf Breeze Hospital
Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
County: Santa Rosa Directions Apple Maps Call (850) 934-2000
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Quick answers about Gulf Breeze Hospital
How long is the ER wait at Gulf Breeze Hospital?
CMS doesn't publish live wait times. Over the 12 months CMS reported, patients treated and sent home spent a median of 2 hr 54 min in the Gulf Breeze Hospital emergency room (the average across Florida hospitals is 2 hr 35 min). 2% of ER patients left before being seen. For tonight's wait, check the hospital's website (opens the hospital's own site) or call (850) 934-2000. In an emergency, call 911.
What is the phone number for Gulf Breeze Hospital?
The main phone number for Gulf Breeze Hospital is (850) 934-2000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (850) 934-2000What is the address of Gulf Breeze Hospital?
Gulf Breeze Hospital is at 1110 Gulf Breeze Pky, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does Gulf Breeze Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Gulf Breeze Hospital has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
What is Gulf Breeze Hospital's Medicare star rating?
Gulf Breeze Hospital has an overall rating of 4 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 July 2026
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department at Gulf Breeze Hospital spend a median of 2 hours 54 minutes there. That is 19 minutes longer than the average across Florida hospitals (2 hours 35 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What patients say
CMS patient survey (HCAHPS) · 539 completed surveys · patients discharged Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Patients gave Gulf Breeze Hospital a 4-star patient experience rating out of 5. 85% would definitely recommend it (U.S. average 71%). 81% 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.
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Infections, complications and deaths
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · compared with hospitals nationwide
Gulf Breeze Hospital was no different from the national benchmark on all 2 hospital-acquired infections 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 failure patients | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| Pneumonia patients | 12.8% | 15.2% |
| Stroke patients | 11.3% | 11.9% |
| COPD patients | 7.8% | 8.6% |
| Hospital-wide, all conditions | 4.3% | 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 11 complication measures
| Measure | This hospital | U.S. | CMS comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complications after hip or knee replacement% of patients | 5.8 | 4.1 | Not compared |
| Pressure ulcers (bed sores)per 1,000 patients | 0.35 | 0.63 | Same as national |
| Falls in the hospital that caused a broken boneper 1,000 patients | 0.33 | 0.27 | Same as national |
| Collapsed lung caused by a medical procedureper 1,000 patients | 0.19 | 0.21 | Same as national |
| Bleeding or blood clot under the skin after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 2.48 | 2.34 | Same as national |
| Kidney injury needing dialysis after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 1.58 | 1.67 | Same as national |
| Respiratory failure after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 10.29 | 9.42 | Same as national |
| Blood clots in the lungs or legs after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 3.76 | 3.52 | Same as national |
| Bloodstream infection (sepsis) after surgeryper 1,000 patients | 5.76 | 5.27 | Same as national |
| Surgical wound splitting openper 1,000 patients | 1.72 | 1.77 | Same as national |
| Accidental cuts or tears during abdominal surgeryper 1,000 patients | 0.95 | 1.06 | 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 Oct 2024 – Sep 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 100266). 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 |
| Oscar | 64 of 64 plans | Preferred |
| Ambetter | 56 of 56 plans | Preferred |
| UnitedHealthcare | 13 of 30 plans | Non-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 Gulf Breeze Hospital accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), Gulf Breeze Hospital is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Florida: Florida Blue (121 of 121 plans), Oscar (64 of 64 plans), Ambetter (56 of 56 plans) and 1 other insurer. 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital take Medicare?
Gulf Breeze Hospital is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 100266), 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital accept Florida Blue?
Gulf Breeze Hospital 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital accept Oscar?
Gulf Breeze Hospital is in network for 64 of 64 plans that Oscar sells on the Florida Marketplace in 2027, according to Oscar'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 Gulf Breeze Hospital accept Ambetter?
Gulf Breeze Hospital 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 2023 – Jun 2025
On the 2 readmission and return-visit measures CMS could compare, Gulf Breeze Hospital 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 21.5% | 21.3% | Not compared |
| Pneumonia | 16.7% | 17.3% | Not compared |
| COPD (chronic lung disease) | 19.1% | 20% | Not compared |
| Hip or knee replacement | 5.7% | 5.8% | 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. 2 of 4 conditions are above 1.00.
| Condition | Ratio | Patients | Readmissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart failure | 1.039 | 234 | More than expected |
| COPD | 1.005 | 79 | More than expected |
| Pneumonia | 0.984 | 219 | Fewer than expected |
| Hip or knee replacement | 0.946 | – | 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 · Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
Gulf Breeze Hospital's emergency department is classed by CMS as low 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. 131 patients. | 65% | 65% |
| Septic shock: full treatment within 3 hoursHigher is better. 40 patients. | 68% | 73% |
| 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. 388 patients. | 174 min | 162 min |
| Typical ER time for mental health patients sent homeMedian minutes from arrival to leaving. Lower is better. 11 patients. | 133 min | 257 min |
| Patients who left the ER before being seenLower is better. 15,031 patients. | 2% | 2% |
| Health care workers vaccinated against fluHigher is better. 1,073 patients. | 73% | 78% |
| 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. 806 patients. | 17% | 15% |
| Colonoscopy: right follow-up interval for average-risk patientsHigher is better. 118 patients. | 99% | 93% |
| Stroke: discharged on clot-prevention medicineHigher is better. 88 patients. | 89% | 98%* |
| Stroke: clot prevention started by day 2Higher is better. 68 patients. | 100% | 94%* |
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 | 25 |
| Patient experiencePatient survey results | 70 |
| SafetyHospital-acquired infections | 30 |
| 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 2.4mi Bay Breeze Rehabilitation by Harborview Gulf Breeze, FL · 120 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 5.4mi Coral Bay at Pensacola Pensacola, FL · 210 beds Medicare overall 2 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
- 6.9mi Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola Pensacola, FL · 118 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Home health agencies nearby See more
- 5.3mi Stat Home Health Florida PanhandlePensacola, FL · 80% would recommend
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- 6.1mi Peoples Home HealthPensacola, FL · 83% would recommend
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 6.1mi Peoples Hospice and Palliative Care of FloridaPensacola, FL · 95% would recommend
- 7.9mi Gentiva IPensacola, FL · 81% would recommend
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at Gulf Breeze Hospital
339 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 32 specialties.
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What Medicare paid at Gulf Breeze Hospital
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 | 110 | $53,559 | $15,944 | +2% |
| Heart failure and shock with major complicationsDRG 291 | 88 | $41,844 | $10,468 | −2% |
| Kidney and urinary tract infections with major complicationsDRG 689 | 28 | $43,284 | $9,889 | +2% |
| Pulmonary edema and respiratory failureDRG 189 | 27 | $38,898 | $10,683 | same |
| Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with major complicationsDRG 193 | 27 | $44,604 | $11,144 | +2% |
| Septicemia or severe sepsis without ventilator >96 hours without major complicationsDRG 872 | 26 | $44,391 | $8,247 | −8% |
| Respiratory infections and inflammations with major complicationsDRG 177 | 25 | $51,367 | $14,369 | +9% |
| Renal failure with major complicationsDRG 682 | 23 | $42,120 | $11,715 | −2% |
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5115 | 306 | $99,940 | $11,805 |
| Level 1 Nerve ProceduresAPC 5431 | 298 | $10,971 | $1,735 |
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 236 | $32,326 | $2,454 |
| Level 4 Musculoskeletal ProceduresAPC 5114 | 230 | $86,398 | $6,436 |
| Level 3 Electrophysiologic ProceduresAPC 5213 | 136 | $151,559 | $21,313 |
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 Sep 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Baptist Health Care, Inc., a non-profit organization, incorporated 1995.
648 doctors and other clinicians list Gulf Breeze Hospital 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 Sep 2023 · Baptist Health Care Inc (EIN 59-0657322)
As filed with the IRS by Baptist Health Care Inc, which also files for 1 other hospital listed here, so the figures cover more than this hospital. 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 Gulf Breeze Hospital
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Parts of Santa Rosa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (3 designations). Highest shortage score 16.
Mental health: Santa Rosa is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 18.
Dental: Parts of Santa Rosa are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 14.
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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