96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) in Eglin AFB, FL
Also known as 96th Medical Group
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About 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB)
96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) is a military hospital in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, Florida. It reports its ownership to Medicare as the Department of Defense. It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. The nearest other listed hospital is HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, about 4.7 mi away.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Infections and sepsis care
65% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend85%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1081%
- Completed surveys300
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
30.46352, -86.55349
Nearby hospitals
- HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital1000 Mar-Walt Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL · Level II traumaAcute care hospital4.7 mi
- HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital2190 Hwy 85 N, Niceville, FL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital5.9 mi
- Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast7800 US Hwy 98 W, Miramar Beach, FL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital16 mi
- North Okaloosa Medical Center151 Redstone Ave SE, Crestview, FL · Emergency roomAcute care hospital19 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) located?
96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) is at 96 MDG 307 Boatner Rd Suite 114, Eglin AFB, FL 32542 in Okaloosa County.
Does 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) have an emergency room?
Yes. 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 97 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB)?
96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB) a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB). Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Florida trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB)?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (850) 883-8600.
Would patients recommend 96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB)?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (300 completed surveys), 85% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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