SARASOTA, Fla. (Feb 6, 2025) – Sarasota Memorial Hospital ranked #1 in Florida and #25 nationally in Money magazine’s 2025 “Best Hospitals” report.
What makes a hospital stand out from its peers? In Money’s judgment, it’s when a facility delivers especially safe, high-quality care and a notably satisfactory patient experience.
Money's annual “Best Hospitals” study examines key quality and safety indicators – including low mortality and hospital readmission rates – as well as patient satisfaction and the experience of the hospitals’ doctors. It also looks at the financial aspects of a patient's stay, grading each hospital's billing and pricing practices to highlight facilities that are transparent with their cost of care.
Of more than 6,000 hospitals across the nation, SMH’s flagship Sarasota campus immediately made Money’s shortlist of high-performing facilities for 2025. After evaluating more than 30,000 data points on the top 1,000 facilities, SMH ranked #25 nationally and earned the #1 spot in Florida for overall quality and care. Money also spotlighted the top hospitals in five specialty categories, with SMH spotlighted for cardiac, cancer, maternity and pediatric care. For more information about Money’s best hospital list and methodology, visit www.money.com/best-hospitals.
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 2 million patient visits a year across its network of care. Sarasota County’s largest employer, the community-owned health system includes two full-service hospitals in Sarasota and Venice, freestanding ERs in North Port and Lakewood Ranch, and comprehensive network of outpatient centers, urgent care clinics and physician practices. Founded in 1925, SMH is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025 and encouraging community members to visit smh.com/100 throughout the year for centennial events and updates. For more information, visit smh.com.