The first Nutex micro-hospital in Florida is now open and accepting patients.

Media Contact
Madison Whitman
Business Development Manager
mwhitman@starkeyranchhospital.com

For Immediate Release:

ODESSA, Fla. (December 30, 2024) – Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital, the first Nutex micro-hospital in Florida, announces that it is officially open and providing the community with the next level of innovative health care. Starting today, the neighborhood ER & Hospital will begin seeing patients 24/7, 365 days a year, providing year-round access to unparalleled emergency, outpatient, and inpatient medical care. The facility is conveniently located at 2253 Heart Pine Ave in Odessa, Florida.

Founded by board-certified emergency room physicians and Nutex Health Inc., Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital has opened with the mission to put patients first and offer a concierge-level care experience to all—featuring advanced clinical, pediatric, imaging, and laboratory service to the community.

“As we open the doors to this new ER and hospital, I am filled with excitement and pride,” said Brandon Compton, Chief Nursing Officer at Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital. “Our team is committed to providing the highest level of care in an environment where every patient feels seen, heard, and valued, focusing on excellence, compassion, and personalized attention.”

The neighborhood hospital’s advanced technology and expert staff bring the best-in-class medical care with 8 inpatient rooms and 8 ER beds to provide the local community with innovative care. The 31,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility with an onsite laboratory and imaging features high-tech testing capabilities with MRIs, CT scans, X-rays, and Ultrasounds that offer same-day scheduling and quick results.

In comparison to the woes of traditional ER systems, patients will be met with the convenience of health care in the comfort of a pleasant environment with friendly faces, a short wait, ample one-on-one time with a physician, and the option for an extended stay if necessary. No matter the injury or illness a patient presents, Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital is equipped to examine and treat patients efficiently and effectively. “We are ready to redefine what it means to receive exceptional care when you need it most. Welcome to a new era in healthcare—where you are not just a patient but a priority,” said Compton.

The highly skilled team at Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital is thrilled to serve the community and become the go-to neighborhood ER and hospital built on the mission of excellent patient-centered care. The facility will offer concierge-level emergency care 24/7, 365 days a year, without the wait.

For more information, contact Madison Whitman, Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital’s Business Development Manager.

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Physician-owned and operated, Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to Emergency Medical Services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care and laboratory and imaging services, including CT, Ultrasound, MRI and X-Ray. Patients can experience the difference in compassionate healthcare at Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital, conveniently located at 2254 Heart Pine Ave. in Odessa, Florida.

Starkey Ranch ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led, technology-enabled healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health has two divisions: a Hospital division and a Population Health Management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates over 20 health care facilities in 11 different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The Population Health Management division provides management, administrative and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.