BayCare Health System, which previously announced plans to open a hospital in Parrish, revealed new details on the long-awaited development Wednesday.

The comprehensive acute care facility hospital, BayCare’s 17th in West Central Florida, is scheduled to open in 2027 with 154 beds in private patient rooms. Construction is set to begin in October, the company said Wednesday.

Additionally, the $548 million project would include a 45,000-square foot medical arts building, a news release said.

The hospital is planned for the Robinson Gateway property on Moccasin Wallow Road, one mile north of the Interstate 75 and Interstate 275 intersection.

BayCare Hospital Manatee will be Manatee County’s first not-for-profit hospital, the news release said. BayCare Health System first announced plans to build the hospital in 2022, the Bradenton Herald previously reported.

“The hospital’s construction plans underscore BayCare’s commitment to growing with the community and caring for families in the region, from delivering babies and offering neonatal services to providing emergency care and specialty surgery,” the news release said.

BayCare reveals Parrish hospital details

Services at BayCare Hospital Manatee would include general, orthopedic and specialty surgery, urology, gastroenterology, cardiology, diagnostic and interventional imaging, emergency care, obstetrics and neonatology.

The hospital’s design by architectural firm Gresham Smith would allow expansion to 207 beds when needed, with additional capacity possible as the community grows.

“At BayCare, our mission is to serve the community’s health and we are so excited to be deepening our commitment to the residents of Manatee County,” Stephanie Conners, president and CEO of BayCare, said in the news release.

BayCare has facilities in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties.

“As West Central Florida continues to grow and thrive, we are committed to investing in our communities to bringing high-quality and compassionate care closer to our communities,” Conners said.

BayCare has opened a medical group physicians’ office in Palmetto.

BayCare also offers home health services and telehealth services in the area and anticipates additional ambulatory services with the medical arts building, including outpatient imaging such as MRI, CT, mammography, ultrasound, Dexa scan and other diagnostic services.

An outpatient laboratory will also be onsite.

“As Manatee County experiences rapid growth, it’s imperative to prioritize smart, sustainable development strategies to ensure the well-being of this community,” Kimberly Guy, BayCare co-chief operating officer, said in the news release.

“At BayCare, we recognize the importance of smart growth initiatives that not only accommodate the increasing population but also promote access to high-quality healthcare services,” Guy said.

In 2023, BayCare devoted over 10% of its revenue, totaling $557 million, to community benefit initiatives, ensuring access to care for all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.

BayCare operates 16 hospitals and hundreds of locations throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties.

“The feedback we receive from our patients, visitors, physicians and team members shows that we’re on track. We’re very excited to expand the BayCare effect in Manatee County,” Conners said.

Another Parrish hospital planned

HCA Florida Healthcare, a for-profit company that owns HCA Blake Hospital in Bradenton, also proposes to build a hospital off Moccasin Wallow Road at 9308 Fort Hamer Road.

HCA’s plans include a 150-bed hospital, a 326-bed assisted living facility, and 247,000 square feet of medical office space, the Bradenton Herald first reported in February 2022.

The HCA facility would be built in phases, starting with the emergency room. The planned 13,950-square-foot facility, to be called HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency center, would have 11 exam rooms and a laboratory to provide emergency services for adults and children.

“They will build the hospital around the ER,” John Neal, president of Neal Land & Neighborhoods, said in October, adding that the medical complex would represent a $300 million investment.

HCA Florida Healthcare purchased about 22 acres in the village center of Parrish’s North River Ranch, the Herald reported in October 2022.

North River Ranch is the largest of the new Parrish neighborhoods and is projected to house nearly 30,000 residents when development is completed.