A comprehensive guide to 181 maternity hospitals across Florida, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
181
Total Hospitals
93
Birthing-Friendly
51%
BF Rate
9
Cities Covered
Top 10 Hospitals in Florida
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Florida, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarasota Memorial Hospital | Sarasota | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Orlando Health Rockledge Hospital | Rockledge | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Florida Hospital Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Adventhealth Fish Memorial | Orange City | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Memorial Hospital Miramar | Miramar | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 6 | West Kendall Baptist Hospital | Miami | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Viera Hospital | Melbourne | ★★★★★ 5/5 | Yes |
| 8 | Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 9 | Baptist Medical Center – Nassau | Fernandina Beach | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
| 10 | Doctors Hospital | Coral Gables | ★★★★★ 5/5 | No |
Hospitals by City in Florida
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Miami
8 hospitals · 5 birthing-friendly
Jacksonville
6 hospitals · 4 birthing-friendly
Saint Petersburg
5 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Tampa
5 hospitals · 3 birthing-friendly
Orlando
3 hospitals · 3 birthing-friendly
Melbourne
3 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Pensacola
3 hospitals · 3 birthing-friendly
Bradenton
3 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Hialeah
3 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Fort Myers
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Daytona Beach
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Naples
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Panama City
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Fort Lauderdale
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Sebring
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Ocala
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Brooksville
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Port Charlotte
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Sarasota
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Kissimmee
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Gainesville
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Palm Coast
2 hospitals · 0 birthing-friendly
Tallahassee
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Plantation
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Boca Raton
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Coral Gables
2 hospitals · 0 birthing-friendly
Pembroke Pines
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
West Palm Beach
2 hospitals · 2 birthing-friendly
Wesley Chapel
2 hospitals · 1 birthing-friendly
Boynton Beach
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
New Smyrna Beach
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Inverness
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Titusville
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Ocoee
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Miami Beach
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Hollywood
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Dunedin
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Stuart
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Deland
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Zephyrhills
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Punta Gorda
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Clermont
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Winter Haven
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Niceville
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Tarpon Springs
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Tavares
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
New Port Richey
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Orange City
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Ft Lauderdale
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Atlantis
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Leesburg
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Deerfield Beach
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Saint Augustine
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Rockledge
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Lake Wales
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Vero Beach
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Lehigh Acres
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Jacksonville Beach
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Bartow
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Crestview
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Milton
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Homestead
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Clearwater
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Belle Glade
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Aventura
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Plant City
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Macclenny
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Davenport
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Fernandina Beach
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Marianna
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Key West
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Lake City
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Lakeland
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Sanford
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Arcadia
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Palm Beach Gardens
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Cocoa Beach
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
South Miami
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Margate
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Trinity
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Dade City
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Sebastian
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Fort Walton Beach
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Tamarac
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Orange Park
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Palatka
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Brandon
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Cape Coral
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Fort Pierce
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Largo
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Crystal River
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Okeechobee
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Jupiter
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Hudson
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Delray Beach
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Sun City Center
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Port Saint Lucie
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Safety Harbor
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Gulf Breeze
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Englewood
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Loxahatchee
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Wellington
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Coral Springs
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Miramar
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Weston
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
The Villages
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Miramar Beach
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Chattahoochee
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Saint Cloud
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Port Saint Joe
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Palm Bay
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Middleburg
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Oviedo
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Deltona
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
North Venice
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
Davie
1 hospital · 1 birthing-friendly
St. Johns
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Riverview
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Defuniak Springs
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Wauchula
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Lake Butler
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Blountstown
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Apalachicola
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Bonifay
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Chipley
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Clewiston
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Madison
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Marathon
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Tavernier
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Perry
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Jay
1 hospital · 0 birthing-friendly
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Florida
51%
of hospitals in Florida are Birthing-Friendly
This is close to the national average of 50%.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in Florida?
There are 181 CMS-certified hospitals in Florida. Of these, 93 (51%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Florida?
Based on CMS data, Florida Hospital Zephyrhills in Zephyrhills has the highest overall rating (5/5) in Florida. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Florida?
Florida has 93 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 181 total (51%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
