TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a medical facility located in Hendersonville, TN. This hospital has been recognized for America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, and more.
Patient Experience Rating
5% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologyHospital Quality Awards

America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Complication Based Ratings
Pacemaker Procedures
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Failure
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Coronary Interventional Procedures (Inpatient)
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Heart Attack
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
In Hospital
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Sepsis
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Respiratory Failure
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Mortality In-Hospital
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Pancreatitis
Mortality In-Hospital
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Bowel Obstruction
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
Mortality In-Hospital
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™
2025, 2024
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Mortality Based Ratings
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
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Specialty Excellence Awards

America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Pulmonary Care Award™
2025, 2024, 2023
Complication Based Ratings
Spinal Fusion
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
In Hospital
Carotid Procedures
In Hospital
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Learn more about patient experienceTriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
National Average
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Grutter
Greeted promptly when checking in for appointment . I was able to X-rays with only a short wait and then saw the doctor shortly after. Dr. Koch discussed my shoulder problem and where the problem stemmed from and suggested a treatment and exercises to strengthen both shoulders.. Dr.Koch is the...
Apr 24 2025
Review for Dr. Koch
Dr. Riggan is a literal angel in doctor form! From his empathetic nature to his unlimited patience, he is the absolute best OBGYN around! We found Dr. Riggan when going through our first miscarriage. He was so compassionate and just an absolute bright light in an otherwise dark time in our lives....
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Riggan
I've never had any doctor be as dedicated and proactive as Dr. Kerrigan. I have never felt rushed in an appointment. He takes my questions and concerns seriously. When I was hospitalized for cardiac issues, he was there checking on me personally. I wish all doctors had his dedication and...
Apr 21 2025
Review for Dr. Kerrigan
Location
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center located?
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is located at 355 New Shackle Island Rd, Hendersonville, TN 37075. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center has been awarded with America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™, Patient Safety Excellence Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™, and 8 more in the past two years.
Is TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center highly rated with patients?
60% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 12 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center profile..
How does TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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Dr. Grutter sat down and talked about my concerns.