Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Since 2003, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has proudly carried forward a legacy of compassionate, community-driven healthcare in Florida. Born from a grassroots effort after a local hospital closure, the facility was built with $20 million in local donations and built on land donated by the St. Joe Community Foundation. By being the only non-profit, faith-based hospital in Walton County, ASHEC stands as a testament to the community’s commitment to its own well-being.
Our Mission, Our Promise
Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is Walton County’s only hospital—an 86-bed, full-service facility delivering advanced specialty care and 24/7 emergency services for adults and children. ASHEC has earned national recognition five times as one of Truven Health Analytics’ Top 100 Hospitals for patient safety, experience, and satisfaction.
ASHEC is home to a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the ONLY NICU in Walton and Okaloosa counties, and operates its pediatric services, including 24/7 emergency care, in conjunction with the Studer Family Children’s Hospital. We also serve the area for maternity services through the Family Birth Place. ASHEC is also a Gold Certified National Safe Sleep Hospital by Cribs for Kids, the highest level of certification.
Specialty Services
-Cardiovascular and Stroke Care
-Emergency Care
-Cancer Care
-Pediatric Care
-Surgical services including general surgery, minimally invasive robotic procedures, orthopedics and spine
-Family Birth Place with Level II NICU
Nationally Recognized Care
-US News & World Report: High Performing in Maternity Care
-Newsweek: Best in-state hospital honors
-CMS Overall Hospital Quality 5-star Rating
-America’s Best Maternity Hospitals by Newsweek - 5 Ribbon
-Baby-Friendly Designation
-Fortune/PINC AI 15 Top Health Systems
-Recognized Nationally for Outstanding Patient Experience Award
-LeapFrog Hospital Safety Grade A Spring 2024
-Women’s Choice Awards in minimally invasive surgery, obstetrics, and emergency care
At A Glance
-Nearly $16M in Care of the poor (2024)
-Year 2 of the Family Medicine Residency program
-33,000+ ED visits annually
-Applied for Primary Stroke Center designation with The Joint Commission
-5,200+ total surgeries annually
-3,000+ robotic surgeries total
-3 robots – DV5, DaVinci XI, and Mako
-Joint Commission certified “Hip and Knee” and “Spine Surgery”
-1,400 births average annually
-24/7 obstetrics coverage with the new OB Hospitalist Group partnership
-19 primary care providers
-7 clinic locations
Our Key Priorities
Why Your Support Matters
As the only nonprofit hospital in Walton County, Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast depends on community generosity to deliver exceptional care close to home.
Your gift helps us expand lifesaving services, invest in advanced technology, and provide care for those in need. Together, we’re ensuring every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care right here on the Emerald Coast.
If you prefer to mail in your donation, please make checks payable to Sacred Heart Foundation.
All check/cash donations should be mailed to:
P.O. Box 2700
Pensacola, FL 32513-2700
Per IRS guidelines, donations must be postmarked by Dec. 31 to qualify as a charitable contribution for that calendar year.