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I’ve had to use the Villages hospital twice since May and other than a long wait in the ER (due to half the people being, shall I say visiting from the far, far south), my care was excellent. My second visit is recent, a three week stay where the staff was professional and very attentive 24/7. I’d give them a 4 rating. After that three weeks I was transferred to the Leesburg hospital for chemo and have been treated with excellent care. Remember, it’s only been about 2 plus years that the U of F bought Shands, the Villages and Leesburg hospitals. I think you need to know how ratings are achieved before making a judgment, such as how responsive are the short handed staff, is the food gourmet or are you expecting The Ritz Carlton treatment?
Leesburg is a step above, a 5, as my experience there is on the basis of specialized treatment.
So, while there may be better hospitals and staff elsewhere, I’d return to both of these facilities without hesitation. Remember, people who’ve had bad experiences vocalize louder than those with positive experiences.