Introduction:
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has revealed plans for a major $111 million expansion aimed at meeting increasing demand for healthcare services in the region. The project will significantly enhance patient capacity, emergency care, and overall operational efficiency.
Features:
The five-story expansion will add 60 patient beds, including 44 acute care beds and 16 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, providing additional capacity for complex and critical care cases.
The adult emergency department will undergo a major expansion, introducing 12 new ER treatment spaces to accommodate more patients and reduce wait times.
Two rooftop helipads will be constructed to improve trauma care response, enabling quicker patient transfers and better access for emergency air transport.
The North Tower will be expanded, and clinical spaces will be modernized to support advanced treatments and improved patient experience.
Ambulance access will be redesigned with a new drop-off area to streamline emergency response and enhance safety for patients and staff.
The project will incorporate upgraded EMS access and infrastructure improvements for more efficient hospital operations.
Construction is expected to begin later this year, with completion timelines anticipated to be announced in 2026.
Specifications:
| Name | HCA Houston Healthcare |
| Budget | $111 Million |
| Type | Expansion |
| Year of Completion | 2026 |
