HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital to End Inpatient Care

HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital will stop providing inpatient care and become an emergency-focused facility with a 24-hour emergency room, according to a statement shared with Becker's. The 307-bed hospital, part of Nashville-based HCA Healthcare, cited a review of the community's changing healthcare needs and the lasting effects of recent hurricanes. Patients needing admission will be directed to HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital about four miles away, or another facility depending on need, while elective surgeries and some specialty services move to other nearby HCA Florida facilities. The transition is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.