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For Visitors at HCA Florida Blake Hospital

Our hospital provides information about our visitor services and policies, including guest Wi-Fi access, community partnerships and other available resources.

Visitor information

 This information is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions of our visitors. 

Wi-Fi access

We operate a wireless (Wi-Fi) network for our patients and guests. Using your Wi-Fi-enabled device, you can access many internet resources from just about anywhere in the hospital. We're happy to provide this free and reliable service to our patients and visitors, and getting connected is easy.

Parking information

Visitor Parking is located in front of the hospital. The Outpatient Entrance and Parking are available at the back of the hospital and can be accessed from 21st Avenue.

Visiting hours

Visitor Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days a week

Two adult visitors at a time are allowed per inpatient. Additional modifications apply to certain patient care areas as outlined below.

Patients Undergoing Procedures – One visitor is allowed per patient at a time. The visitor must remain in the designated waiting area. If the patient is admitted, the visitor can visit with the patient after the patient is admitted to his/her room if the patient is admitted to his/her room during visiting hours.

Emergency Room (ER) – One visitor is allowed per patient in the ER.

Vaccinated Volunteers – Are allowed in all areas apart from designated COVID-19 units.

Gift shop

Blake’s Gift Shop offers a variety of gifts, flowers, books and sundries at every price range. The Gift Shop is open daily from 8:00am - 5:00pm. You can contact our gift shop for more information or make a purchase by phone.

Cafeteria

The cafeteria is located on the 1st Floor of HCA Florida Blake Hospital.

We're open Monday through Friday:

  • Breakfast: 7:30am - 10:30am
  • Lunch: 11:15am - 2:00pm
  • Dinner: 4:45pm - 6:45pm
  • Snacks: 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Saturday and Sunday:

  • Breakfast: 8:00am - 10:30am
  • Lunch: 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • Dinner: 4:45pm - 6:45pm

For more information on the daily cafeteria menu, please contact us. Vending services available 24 hours a day.

Tobacco-free policy

We are committed to providing a safe, clean, and healthy environment for our patients, employees, visitors, and customers. For that reason, we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Surgery text updates

To keep families informed on the progress of their loved one's surgery, we offer a service that provides updates via text message.

To keep families informed on the progress of their loved one's surgery, we offer a service that provides updates via text message.

Volunteering at our hospital

HCA Florida Blake Hospital offers volunteer opportunities to people to contribute their time to improve the quality of services offered to our patients, family members, physicians and staff. Additionally, the great satisfaction gained by volunteers makes the experience truly worthwhile. If you are motivated to donate your time and talents and want to give back to your community, we invite you to join the dedicated group of volunteers at our hospital.