Larkin Health System

Health System with 3 hospitals across 1 state

Health System Overview

Health SystemLarkin Health System
Total Hospitals3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals2
Total Beds443
Commercial/Acute Beds393
HeadquartersHialeah, FL
Websitelarkinhealth.com

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital
2 hospitals
67% of health system
Psychiatric
1 hospitals
33% of health system

Teaching Status

67%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals: 2
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 1
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus (Hialeah)Acute Care Hospital247YesNo
Larkin Community Hospital South MiamiAcute Care Hospital146YesNo
Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health ServicesPsychiatric 50NoNo

Recent News

Jun 01, 2025
Larkin University's Physician Assistant Program is awaiting the decision on its Accreditation – Provisional status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) during their meeting in June 2025. This accreditation is necessary for the program to matriculate its first class, which is currently anticipated for October 2025. The program, located in Miami-Dade County, highlights its affiliation with the Larkin Hospital system, where students are expected to gain clinical experience. The university is actively preparing for the launch of this new program, designed to train physician assistants with a focus on serving the healthcare needs of South Florida's population, particularly in urban and rural areas, through rigorous academic training and community engagement.
Feb 27, 2025
The management agreement between Mind Springs Health and Larkin Health System, which was announced in November 2024, has been terminated. This development is a result of the decision to permanently close West Springs Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric facility operated by Mind Springs Health. The closure of the hospital, scheduled for March 10th, was cited by Mind Springs Health leadership as being due to financial challenges, uncertainty in the healthcare landscape, and underutilization of resources. The termination of the management agreement with Larkin Health Systems is a direct consequence of this closure.
Dec 19, 2024
Larkin Community Hospital was recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group and earned the 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital award for outstanding quality and safety. This award acknowledges the hospital's nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality and is considered one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The recognition is based on the quality of patient care across various areas of hospital performance, including infection rates, practices for safer surgery, maternity care, and the ability to prevent medication errors. Larkin Health System's hospitals, including the Palm Springs Campus in Hialeah, are recognized for their A+ Leapfrog Safety Grade. [9, 11, 19]
Nov 22, 2024
Larkin Health System announced a new management agreement with Mind Springs Health, a behavioral health nonprofit based in Colorado. This agreement places Nicholas Torres, CEO of Larkin Community Hospital's South Miami Campus, as the interim CEO of Mind Springs Health. While not a direct relationship with a carrier or payer in Florida, the article notes that Mind Springs Health is addressing a funding gap due to patients no longer qualifying for Medicaid and plans to increase billing capacity by developing contracts with private insurances. This indicates Larkin Health System is entering into a management role with an entity actively engaged in developing its relationships and contracts with private insurance payers, although the immediate impact on Larkin's specific payer relationships in Hialeah, FL is not detailed in this report. The agreement is described as a positive change for Mind Springs Health, expected to lead to additional staffing and resources.
Jun 25, 2024
Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, part of Larkin Health System and located in Hialeah, Florida, announced the opening of a new cardiac catheterization lab. This new facility is designed to provide rapid and comprehensive care for hundreds of heart patients annually, addressing life-threatening emergencies and scheduled cardiac procedures. The expansion of the Cardiology Division to include this full-service lab equips the hospital with advanced technology and highly trained staff to quickly diagnose and treat patients experiencing heart attacks, including STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) cases. The goal is to provide potentially lifesaving care by re-opening blocked arteries within the national standard of less than 90 minutes. The lab supports procedures such as stenting for blocked coronary arteries, catheterizations for heart failure patients, and the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators. Yoely Hernandez, CEO at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, stated that this accomplishment demonstrates the institution's commitment to quality healthcare and its resilience, particularly in Hialeah. [19]

Executive Leadership

Nicholas D. Torres

Chief Executive Officer Larkin Community Hospital South Miami Campus

Dr. Torres holds a Doctoral degree in Nursing Practice from the University of Miami and a Master of Science degree from Chamberlain University as a Family Nurse Practitioner. [7] He is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and adjunct faculty at the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. [8] His previous roles include Director of Patient Care Services at Jackson Health System and Director of Behavioral Health at Larkin Community Hospital. [7]

Yoely Hernandez

Chief Executive Officer Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus

Ania Gonzalez

Chief Executive Officer Larkin Community Hospital Behavioral Health Services

Mark Early

Chief Financial Officer