HCA Florida Blake Hospital Emergency Room - Bradenton (FL)

5 /5 justin sharbono: Blake Hospital really helped my mom when she was not feeling well. From the moment we walked in, the staff was super nice and welcoming. They greeted us with smiles and made us feel comfortable right away. The nurses were amazing! They took the time to explain what was happening and answered all our questions. My mom felt like she was in good hands. They checked on her often and made sure she had everything she needed. The doctors were also really caring. They listened to my mom’s concerns and didn’t rush through everything, which made us feel like they actually cared. They worked together as a team, so it was nice to see everyone was on the same page about my mom’s treatment. The hospital was clean and organized, which made things easier for us during a stressful time. We didn’t have to wait too long for tests and treatments, so that was a huge relief. Overall, our experience at Blake Hospital was great! They took fantastic care of my mom, and we are so grateful for all the help we received. If anyone needs care, I would definitely recommend Blake Hospital!

5 /5 Barb dahl: My experience at Blake started off very well. The ER was awesome! They took care of me right away, arranged for a CT scan quickly and were attentive to my condition. HOWEVER, it then took 13 hours for me to be given a bed. 13 hours!!!!! There seems to be a lack of communication between the ER and the Admitting department. This amount of wait time is inexcusable. I was left sitting in a chair all that time even though they knew I had recently had back surgery and needed to be laying down. So I am giving the ER 5 stars, but my overall experience at Blake is 2 stars.

5 /5 Franci Edgerly: I want to express my heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to the incredible team at HCA Florida Blake Hospital Emergency Room. From the moment I arrived until the time I left, I was cared for beyond my any expectations. Their nursing staff is not only highly educated and experienced but also exceptionally compassionate. In addition, they are equipped with the right tools to diagnose and treat nearly any situation—something you won’t typically find at a walk-in clinic. I am filled with gratitude for their outstanding care.

5 /5 Bobbie R: The reason I was in the ER was not the best experience, however, the team made it much easier to handle. Everyone was so kind and empathetic. We were seen by nearly 10 people in the matter of 30 minutes or so. It was very hard to keep track of everyone we came in contact with. It was an absolute whirlwind as the team worked quickly to assess the situation, form a plan of action, and keep us informed. I would like to note that ER Nurse Summer was simply the best. She radiated positivity! She kept us smiling and laughed along with as we made the best of what was happening. Summer, thank you for keeping my Grams in great spirits and comfortable while in your care. You made the prep, transfer, and stay that much easier. And to your shadowing nurse, keep asking up the great work and never be afraid to ask questions. You have a great role model showing you the ropes.

1 /5 Brooke Maxson: I was released from Blake after being admitted for a COPD exasperation. It was one of the worst hospital visits I have ever encountered. When I arrived at the emergency room via ambulance, I kept asking for something to change into because I was experiencing severe diarrhea. They finally gave me a diaper to put on and threw away my soiled underwear. The entire time I was hospitalized, I kept asking for something for my diarrhea to no avail. I was having a very hard time breathing and could not move around much. I found myself sitting in soiled paper underwear for hours. My last day in the hospital, since no one would give me medication for the diarrhea, I had some Immodium in my purse, which I took. I left the tablet wrappings on the table and when the nurse saw them, she told me that I can’t take medicine from home and showed me on my chart that Immodium had been prescribed. I asked her how many doses they had given me. Her answer was “Zero”. Case closed. Never going to Blake again!!!