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Business Structure Evaluation Process Updates

We're currently conducting an evaluation of Lee Health's business structure.  Explore all available documents and dive deeper into the process by learning more here. 

Quality and Safety Awards

Hospital Safety Grade

Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades (formerly known as Hospital Safety Scores) are assigned to nearly 3,000 general acute-care hospitals across the nation twice annually. The Safety Grade is the gold standard measure of patient safety, cited in MSNBC, The New York Times, and AARP The Magazine.

Leapfrog Overview of Lee Health Facilities

Lee Health Named One of America's Best Health Systems to Work For in 2023

In Forbes' fifth annual list of America's Best Employers By State, Lee Health has been recognized as one of the best acute care hospitals or health systems to work for in 2023. Read more here.

Why Does U.S. News Rank Hospitals?

U.S. News estimates that nearly two million hospital inpatients a year face the prospect of surgery or special care that poses either unusual technical challenges or significantly heightened risk of death or harm because of age, physical condition or existing conditions. The rankings are a tool that can help these patients find sources of skilled inpatient care. For more information visit: health.usnews.com

U.S. News Rankings Overview of Lee Health Facilities

Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, FL is rated high performing in 5 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. health.usnews.com

HIGH PERFORMING in the following 5 Procedures/Conditions:

1. Heart Failure

2. Diabetes

3. Kidney Failure

4. Stroke

5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL is rated high performing in 10 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. The evaluation of Lee Memorial Hospital also includes data from HealthPark Medical Center, Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, and The Rehabilitation Hospital. health.usnews.com

REGIONALLY RANKED #12 in Florida Recognized in Southern Florida #1 in Cape Coral

HIGH PERFORMING in the following 10 Procedures/Conditions:

1. Lung Cancer Surgery

2. Heart Attack

3. Heart Bypass Surgery

4. Heart Failure

5. Kidney Failure

6. Stroke

7. Hip Replacement

8. Knee Replacement

9. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

10. Lung Cancer Surgery

Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL is rated high performing in 9 adult procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. health.usnews.com

REGIONALLY RANKED #15 in Florida Recognized in Southern Florida #2 in Cape Coral

HIGH PERFORMING in the following 9 Procedures/Conditions:

1. Colon Cancer Surgery

2. Heart Attack

3. Heart Failure

4. Diabetes

5. Colon Cancer Surgery

6. Kidney Failure

7. Stroke

8. Hip Replacement

9. Knee Replacement

What is Healthgrades?

Healthgrades is the leading online resource for patients to find and connect with the right doctor or hospital. We help millions of people each year find and connect with healthcare providers. You can search for top-rated doctors or hospitals on our site, read what other patients have to say about them, and book an appointment. For more information visit: healthgrades.com

Healthgrades Rankings Overview of Lee Health Facilities

Cape Coral Hospital 

Located in Cape Coral, FL this hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more. Read more on about Cape Coral Hospital on healthgrades.com

  • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021)
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2020)

Gulf Coast Medical Center

Located in Fort Myers, FL this hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™, and more. Read more about Gulf Coast Medical Center on healthgrades.com

  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2022)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ (2022)
  • Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)

HealthPark Medical Center

Located in Fort Myers, FL this hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more. Read more about HealthPark Medical Center on healthgrades.com

  • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2022)
  • Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2022)
  • Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2020)

Lee Memorial Hospital

Located in Fort Myers, FL this hospital has been recognized for America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™, America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, and more. Read more about Lee Memorial Hospital on healthgrades.com

  • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022)
  • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Cranial Neurosurgery Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2022)
  • Neurosciences Excellence Award™ (2022, 2021, 2020)
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Excellence Award™ (2022)
  • Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2020)

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida

Located in Fort Myers, FL this hospital has been recognized for Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™. Read more about Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida on healthgrades.com

  • Labor and Delivery Excellence Award™ (2022)