Phoebe Sumter Medical Center Named Most Beautiful Hospital in the U.S. for Second Time

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center has been honored with the title of Most Beautiful Hospital in the United States by Soliant Health for the second time, previously receiving this recognition in 2015. The 2024 award highlights the hospital’s continued dedication to creating a healing environment that integrates natural elements, thoughtful design, and fosters overall well-being.

Soliant Health’s annual Most Beautiful Hospitals contest celebrates hospitals that excel in creating aesthetically pleasing and welcoming spaces. Phoebe Sumter Medical Center was praised for its natural lighting, all-private patient rooms, and a central courtyard surrounded by medical clinics. The hospital also features a public walking trail through a wooded area, added since its last win.

Over 80 hospitals were nominated this year, with more than 1.44 million votes cast online. Phoebe Sumter Medical Center secured over 347,000 votes.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition for the second time,” said Carlyle Walton, Phoebe Sumter CEO. “Winning this title in 2015 was a testament to our organization’s vision and being recognized again in 2024 is a true affirmation of our continued commitment to providing a healing environment that complements our high-quality medical care.”

Soliant Health CEO David Alexander remarked, “We are thrilled to recognize Phoebe Sumter Medical Center as the nation’s most beautiful hospital this year. This accolade celebrates not only the stunning architecture and thoughtful design but also the dedication of the staff who create a healing environment filled with compassion and care. At Soliant, we believe that a beautiful hospital can significantly enhance the patient experience, and Phoebe Sumter Medical Center exemplifies this ideal with its unique blend of aesthetic beauty and heartfelt service.”

After Sumter Regional Hospital was destroyed by a tornado in 2007, Phoebe partnered with the Americus and Sumter County Hospital Authority to build a new hospital and medical center complex on a 40-acre site at the intersection of U.S. Highways 19 and 280.

“The beauty of our hospital goes beyond its physical appearance. It’s about creating a space where patients and their families feel supported and cared for,” said Walton. “Our team takes great pride in maintaining an environment that not only meets the highest standards of medical care but also promotes overall wellbeing.”

The 2024 title reaffirms Phoebe Sumter’s commitment to marrying architectural beauty with patient-centered care and community service. Walton added, “Sumter County is such a wonderful place to call home, and our team is fortunate to have incredible support from the people who live here. We feel it every day, and our community truly showed their appreciation for Phoebe Sumter by helping us earn this title. I assure them, we will continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of patient care and community service.”