HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL, INC.
HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL, INC., originally founded as SMITH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL, INC., is a not-for-profit healthcare institution located at 975 BAPTIST WAY, Homestead, Florida. Incorporated on September 25, 1990, the hospital operates under the governance of faith-based principles and serves as part of Baptist Health South Florida. It is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare services, regardless of religion, creed, race or national origin, reflecting its mission rooted in the sanctity and preservation of life. Guided by a diverse and inclusive ethos, HOMESTEAD HOSPITAL embraces multiculturalism both within its workforce and through partnerships with minority vendors. The institution actively engages as a corporate citizen in its community, offering extensive charitable programs including charity care services to uninsured or underinsured patients. This initiative extends free healthcare services up to three times the federal poverty level by household income. As of February 15, 2024, the latest annual report indicates robust service outreach and the continuation of a comprehensive charity mission. In fiscal year 2016 alone, Baptist Health delivered $301 million in total charity care and uncompensated services. The hospital fosters innovation through its alignment with the Miami Cancer Institute's flagship facilities and adheres to the highest standards of clinical excellence, emphasizing ethical practices, patient safety, and superior outcomes. Operational leadership includes Kenneth Spell as Chief Executive Officer and William L Chambers as Chairman. Homestead Hospital contributes significantly to addressing healthcare disparities by maintaining a range of programs including community-based primary care clinics. These facilities collectively strive towards delivering essential medical services with financial assistance tailored for those in need.