Three AdventHealth hospitals serving Flagler and Volusia county residents have received five-star overall quality ratings from the federal government — the highest score possible — making them the only hospitals in the two-county area to reach that mark.
Which Hospitals and What the Rating Means
AdventHealth Daytona Beach, AdventHealth Fish Memorial, and AdventHealth Palm Coast each earned a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, commonly known as CMS. CMS is the federal agency that oversees Medicare and Medicaid, and its hospital ratings are designed to help patients compare the quality of care across facilities nationwide.
The ratings are based on several areas of hospital performance, including patient safety, health outcomes, readmission rates, and the overall patient experience. Scores range from one to five stars.
What the Ratings Reflect
Rob Deininger, executive vice president and CEO of AdventHealth’s East Florida Division, commented on the significance of the scores. “When people need hospital care, ratings like this help them understand how hospitals are performing,” he said. “They also reflect how we’re improving safety, strengthening coordination, and creating a better experience for patients and families. Our teams continue to push for better outcomes while keeping their focus on the people who rely on us for care.”
The Broader AdventHealth Picture
The East Florida Division covers hospitals across Flagler, north Lake, Marion, Sumter, and Volusia counties. According to the announcement, all remaining AdventHealth hospitals in the division — those not among the three five-star earners — maintained a four-star rating. CMS considers four stars a mark of strong overall performance, though AdventHealth noted work is ongoing at those facilities to reach the top tier.
CMS hospital ratings are updated periodically and are publicly available at medicare.gov.
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