The Summit Pacific Medical Center $55 million expansion is well underway in Elma, with a target date of a grand opening for either winter 2025 or spring 2026.
The hospital expansion is financed through revenue bonds, offering multiple advantages, including no increase in taxes.
The exterior windows are now installed, and you can catch a glimpse of the progress as you pass by. The exterior walls are shaping up with siding and insulation going up, inside and out. The roof is almost finished, and this week’s clear skies are perfect for staying on track.
Inside, wall framing is up, and crews are busy installing electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems.
The hospital, Urgent Care,and Emergency Department remain open for medical needs during this process.
Project details
Expansion size: 41,811 square feet
Renovation size: 6,400 square feet
Total construction size: 79,911 square feet
Construction manager: Dick Bratton
General contractor: Absher Construction
Architect: Mahlum Architects
Cost: $55 million project; $48 million construction cost
Patient areas
New expanded and remodeled Emergency Department
New and expanded Acute Care Unit
New MRI Suite
New reflection room
New family waiting room
Other features
New Emergency Department entrance
New staff lounge
New split conference room
New facilities engineering office
New bulk oxygen system
New rooftop helipad
Remodel
Remodel kitchen and dining area
Remodel to expand Central Supply
Remodel existing facilities building for new Environmental Services Office
Summit Pacific Medical Center The interior of the medical center is a hive of activity with electrical, mechanical, plumbing and fire protection systems being installed.
