Another great aspect of living in the Villages of Citrus Hills is that you have access to world-class healthcare

A. Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center-6201 N Suncoast Blvd-Crystal River
B. Citrus Memorial Hospital-502 W Highland Blvd-Inverness
C. Citrus Memorial Health System-950 N Avalon Way-Lecanto

There are two top hospitals located within a short driving distance of the community, as well as a VA Clinic to serve our veterans. 

Having quick access to competent and reliable medical care can do a lot to put your mind at ease and avoid worrying about what might happen if you were to get sick or need some other form of medical attention.  

Citrus Memorial Hospital

Located just under twenty minutes from the Villages of Citrus Hills, Citrus Memorial Hospital is a nationally recognized facility. There are a total of 198 beds in the in-patient hospital in addition to a 24-hour emergency room. The hospital is also able to handle any diagnostic testing, laboratory services, or rehabilitation services that you might require. 

Digging a bit deeper, there are some areas where Citrus Memorial Hospital really excels. They are ranked as one of the best 100 hospitals in the county for Spine Surgery and General Surgery. They have also received 5-Star Ratings from HealthGrades in the areas of Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, and Sepsis. 

The hospital has received awards for excellence in Joint Replacement and Cardiology, and it is one of the top two hospitals in the country in terms of readmission rates.

Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center

Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center is located on Suncoast Boulevard in Crystal River a little more than 20 minutes from the Villages of Citrus Hills. This hospital has 128 in-patient beds and has been serving our community since it opened its doors in 1978. 

In 2014, HealthGrades named Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center one of the top 100 hospitals in the country for Orthopedic Surgery. It was also named to the top 10% of hospitals in the country for Joint Replacement Surgery and Spine Surgery. The hospital has also received 5-Star Ratings in Total Knee Replacement Surgery, Total Hip Replacement Surgery, Hip Fracture Treatment, and Spinal Fusion Surgery. 

In addition to these awards, the hospital has also been recognized for excellence in Stroke Treatment, Cancer Registration, treating various Heart Conditions and Respiratory Care.

Lecanto Community Based VA Outpatient Clinic

 Military veterans have an additional option that is located even closer to the Villages of Citrus Hills. The Lecanto Community Based Outpatient Clinic is only a ten-minute drive and provides veterans with access to a wide range of basic medical care. Some of the services offered here include phlebotomy, psychiatry, psychology, social work, nutrition, smoking cessation, nursing, wound care, and education about diabetic and hypertension conditions. 

The facility also makes use of the Telehealth program, which allows veterans to seek treatment from physicians through video conferencing. This allows them access to the very best medical experts without having to drive very far from their homes. 

Larger Hospitals for Specialty Conditions

In the event that your medical condition is outside the scope of what these local facilities are equipped to handle, Citrus Hills residents are very fortunate to be surrounded by much bigger hospitals in three different directions. 

Facilities like UF Health Shands Hospital and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville are only an hour away, and there are also some excellent facilities available in the Orlando and Tampa areas. 

As you can see, there are quite a few options for medical care near the Villages of Citrus Hills. Everything from routine blood work to a full hip replacement can be taken care of just minutes from home, and you can get to one of the hospitals quickly in the event of an emergency. This elite level of medical care allows residents of Citrus Hills to spend less time worrying about healthcare and more time enjoying life.