I am fixing to have some major surgery and this will happen at the Northwest Medical Center - Bentonville, that being said, I had to go for pre-op registration and was blown away with the kindness and service I received! First, once I had parked, I found they have a shuttle to take you to the correct location/door for you to get started. These shuttles are run by volunteers and the kind lady that piloted my shuttle, welcomed me and gave me great directions to where I needed to go. Once inside the main entrance, I encountered two more volunteers who again welcomed me and directed me to where I needed to go to sign in. Immediately it was noticed that the entire area was very clean, bright and very well cared for, a huge plus for a Medical Center in my book. Well I went down a hall and you guessed it, met another volunteer that signed me in and let the admission staff know that I was there. The fact that so many volunteers were picking up patients, giving directions and helping an otherwise lost individual with the kindness and courtesy often lacking in some other facilities that I have had to go, gave me a sense that hey, this place really cares about their patients! I wasn't wrong and it extended to the admissions staff as well! Everyone went above and beyond to ensure every question was answered, every step I took was in heading to the correct location and that I was able to find and accomplish what I was there to do!I walked to the cafeteria, surgical waiting room and down a few hallways and this place rocked clean!! Everyone I met in the hallway took time to stop and ask if I needed help in any way and if directions were needed. These folks were nurses, doctors, other staff and those awesome volunteers that were everywhere! Pat, Joan, Betty, Bill, John and others that I couldn't get all the names of, all ensured that I was taken care of. I asked how they enjoyed volunteering at the facility and everyone stated that it was a pleasure to met and greet so many people and to do their small part to ensure that the patient was well taken care of.I have reviewed many places and have been reading other reviews just to get a feel of the places I either visit out of necessity or just for fun, Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville was just amazing and it was all due to the people that cared! I spent over five hours speaking with different people in several specialties and getting a feel for how I would be treated and taken care of, after my visit today, I know I will be in great hands.I am not stating that every experience will be as smooth as mine was, situations happen and they must be brought up then and there to get results, but my experience was very pleasant and largely due to the people that give of themselves, their time, either paid or volunteers, to ensure that the patients experience is as stress free as possible. No one looks forward to surgery, but since speaking with these amazing people and visiting with several of the areas that I will be in, I feel perfectly content that the care I will receive will be the best possible. I also want to thank everyone for their time and the care they showed, not knowing my situation, I was treated just as they treat everyone, respectfully, courteously and with dignity! I especially want to thank BETH, who even though was busy herself, took the time to follow up with me at every turn during my admission processes. A lot of amazing people that do their very best in a clean and bright environment to provide the best of care possible! Thank you everyone and I will see you all soon!