BayCare, a nonprofit healthcare system in West Central Florida, has commenced construction on BayCare Hospital Manatee and BayCare HealthHub (Manatee).
The $563m project introduces the county’s first not-for-profit hospital and the sole hospital north of the Manatee River, enhancing healthcare accessibility for the local community.
It will feature 154 beds in private patient rooms and is scheduled to open in 2028.
The hospital will be strategically located on the Robinson Gateway Property on Moccasin Wallow Road, just one mile north of the I-75 and I-275 junction in Manatee County.
A 45,000ft2 BayCare HealthHub (Manatee) will be built adjacent to the hospital, which is expected to open in 2026, and provide modern, patient-focused healthcare services.
It will house BayCare Medical Group providers, offering primary and speciality care, alongside outpatient laboratory and imaging services.
The imaging services include 3T MRI, radiology, PET CT, mammography, DEXA, and ultrasound.
Currently, BayCare operates 16 hospitals and numerous locations across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, and Polk counties.
As the largest provider of behavioural health and paediatric services in West Central Florida, BayCare is nationally recognised for its high-quality care and as a top workplace.
BayCare president and CEO Stephanie Conners said: “Today is an exciting day as this groundbreaking represents BayCare’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare access for the communities we serve.
“BayCare Hospital Manatee and BayCare HealthHub (Manatee) will provide residents with high-quality, compassionate care closer to home and we are proud to bring these essential services to the region.”
