Expert Help When You Need It Most

Around here, life moves fast. And if an emergency threatens to slow you down, lean on the experts at the #1 ER in Lake County. Recently expanded, including pediatric emergency department, to meet your families’ needs.

We’re committed to cost transparency so you can make informed decisions about your health care. Learn more about price transparency at AdventHealth hospitals.

Our Services

How Can AdventHealth Waterman Help You?

Cancer Care
At our hospital in Tavares, we combine expertise, innovation, and compassion to treat your cancer and strengthen you in body, mind, and spirit.
Children's Care
When a simple bandage isn’t big enough, we’re here. Our pediatric team will support your child’s growth and wellness from the moment they’re born.
Digestive Care
Find relief from digestive disorders from care that supports your whole-person wellness. The digestive health specialists at our Lake County hospital are here to help.
Emergency and Urgent Care
The care you need, when you need it. AdventHealth Waterman's ER and urgent care teams are here to help 24/7.
Heart and Vascular Care
At AdventHealth Waterman, we treat you with advanced therapies that heal your heart and compassionate care that lifts your spirit.
Home Care
Health care expertise and compassion can come straight to your home. Our in-home nursing care team is ready to help move forward in wellness.
Imaging Services
Our diagnostic Imaging Services provide a comprehensive picture of your condition. When we know the source, we can begin working toward a remedy.
Lab Services
When your care plan depends on test and screening results, the dedicated on-site lab at our Tavares hospital delivers them with speed and precision.
Men's Care
It’s time to take charge of your whole health through disease prevention, early detection, proactive treatment, and collaborative care.
Mother and Baby Care
If you're expecting, AdventHealth Waterman has what you want: mom-friendly amenities, top-notch medical support, and a whole-person approach to care.
Orthopedic Care
From knee replacements to physical therapy, you could live a healthier, more active life with help from our orthopedic services.
Senior Care
Steady hands. Caring hearts. We believe in treating you with respect and compassion. At AdventHealth, it’s our privilege to serve seniors and support others who help care for them. We have extensive experience caring for seniors and are ready to help with primary and specialty care, geriatric medicine, filling prescriptions and managing the Medicare process.
Sports Medicine and Rehab Care

It takes time to heal. At AdventHealth Waterman, our highly trained physical, occupational, and speech therapists are here to give time a hand.

Surgical Care
Our goal is simple: whole-person care before, during, and after every surgery.
Women's Care
As your needs evolve, so will your care. We work to give you the tools you need to live a full life at every age and stage.
Wound Care
Our customized wound-healing program is dedicated to rejuvenating and restoring your health by providing the best in whole-person care.
Your Pursuit of Wholeness

We believe every person deserves to feel whole — and what that means to you is uniquely special. Whatever makes you feel whole, we’re here to help you chase it, with complete care for your body, mind and spirit at every remarkable step.

Our visitor policy has been recently updated. Read here to learn more.

Making a Difference With Our Community Partners

We’re passionate about staying connected to our communities and finding ways to make a meaningful impact. Because when we come together for a cause, we can do amazing things. Learn more about our special partnerships with organizations, nonprofits and more.

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Caring for You and Your Family Information and Resources

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Everything you need to navigate your visit to AdventHealth Waterman, formerly Florida Hospital Waterman, including a hospital map, information about visiting hours, and links to resources and events.

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We're here for you before, during, and after your visit to our hospital in Tavares. Learn more about the registration process, our insurance services, and our support groups and ongoing education.

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Let us help lighten your load. AdventHealth Waterman offers tools, resources, and support for caregivers, including a patient-education visitor series, links to events and meetings, and information about billing.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Each day, our hospital leadership team ensures our mission — Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ — is delivered through the whole-person care we provide. Meet the team of leaders guiding our hospital in serving the community with exceptional health care.

Our Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct

We’re committed to providing high-quality health care in a safe environment, and our Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct helps uphold our safety standards in every AdventHealth facility. Learn more about our policy as we continue to keep our teams, patients and visitors safe.

Give the Gift of Healing

Your gifts, large or small, make a meaningful difference in the countless lives we touch each day. With our online giving portal you can make fast and secure donations to benefit AdventHealth Waterman.

AdventHealth Waterman Local News and Events

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Formerly known as Florida Hospital Waterman

  • Hours Information:
    This location is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Visiting Hours:

    Hospital open from 10 am to 8 pm

    ICU open from 10 am to 6 pm, 8 pm to 9:30 pm

  • Emergency Care:

    Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

  • Parking:

    Free on-site and complimentary valet parking available

  • Cafeteria:

    Open daily between 6:30 am and 7 pm

  • Chapel:

    Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week

    Call Call352-253-3389 to connect with a chaplain

Waterman Wellness Your Source for Health News

Each month, AdventHealth Waterman produces a wellness video to help promote whole-person health and education for our entire Tavares community.