If You’re Sick, These 10 Hospitals In Florida Are The Best In The State

There are a lot of factors that go into choosing a place to live in the Sunshine State, and in addition to schools, amenities, and quality of life, most of us probably want to find a city that is home to one the best hospitals in Florida, too. Most of us will probably have to visit the hospital at least a few times in our lives, and a lot more often for some of us. In an emergency, you should obviously go to the nearest hospital emergency room, but in a situation where you have a choice, it's smart to know where you'll get the absolute best care possible.

Fortunately, Florida has several first-rate options when it comes to hospitals. According to this year's U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Rankings, the following are some of the best hospitals in Florida:

1. Advent Hospital Orlando

Formerly known as Florida Hospital Orlando, Advent Hospital Orland provides exceptional medical care to its community.

2. UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville

This hospital in Gainesville (one of our favorite towns in Florida) ranks high on the list for its prenatal care. Nearly 900 expert UF College of Medicine and community physicians along with more than 9,000 skilled Shands nursing and support staff provide comprehensive high-quality patient care, from primary care and family medicine to subspecialty tertiary and quaternary services for patients with highly complex medical conditions.

3. Tampa General Hospital

One of our favorite all-around towns in Florida, the Tampa General Hospital is just one more reason to love this lively city.

4. Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville

A perennial favorite, the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is nationally ranked in seven adult specialities adult specialties and rated high performing in one adult specialty and 16 procedures and conditions.

5. Orlando Regional Medical Center

Nationally ranked in five different children's specialities, the Orlando Regional Medical Center is all the more reason for families to put down roots in this part of Florida.

6. Baptist Hospital of Miami

This gem in Greater Miami is high-performing in several different specialities and surgeries, giving folks all the more reason to move here.

7. Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale

With Fort Lauderdale such a fabulous place to live in Florida, it's nice to know there's a top-notch hospital here, too.

8. Sarasota Memorial Hospital

Nationally ranked and high-performing in a number of specialities, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is a great amenity for this beloved vacation in Florida.

9. Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston

With Weston constantly ranked among the safest cities in Florida, the Cleveland Clinic here is yet another reason to love this Sunshine State town.

10. Naples Community Hospital

Named as *the* best beach town in Florida to live in, Naples is an all-around star with a top-notch hospital to boot.

What do you think? Do you agree that these are the best hospitals in Florida? Do you have any personal experiences at any of these hospitals? Share your thoughts below!