Boca Raton Regional Hospital Opens $1.1B Expansion With New Patient Tower

• Boca Raton Regional Hospital, 800 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, FL 33486, is preparing to open its new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower, a nine-story expansion with 216 private patient rooms and 20 new surgical suites.
• The $1.1 billion campus expansion also adds a 16-bed cardiac intensive care unit, new technology and visitor amenities including dining, retail and a sanctuary.
• The tower is expected to begin accepting patients later this month, marking a major milestone in Baptist Health South Florida's broader transformation of the Boca Raton campus.

What The New Patient Tower Adds

The Gloria Drummond Patient Tower is the centerpiece of Boca Raton Regional Hospital's ongoing campus redevelopment. The nine-story facility replaces aging hospital space with all-private patient rooms designed around modern safety and care standards. The project adds 216 private rooms, giving the hospital substantially more modern inpatient capacity while creating a new front door for patients and visitors. The expansion is part of a broader effort to modernize the campus while the hospital remains operational.

What The New Medical Technology Includes

The tower will feature 20 new surgical suites and a dedicated 16-bed cardiac ICU, expanding the hospital's ability to handle complex procedures and critical cardiovascular care. The facility also incorporates upgraded infrastructure and technology throughout the patient environment. An on-site pharmacy, retail, dining and education facilities are designed to make the expanded campus more efficient for both patients and staff.

What The $1.1B Investment Means For Boca Raton

The tower is part of a much larger capital program that is effectively rebuilding and expanding the Boca Raton Regional Hospital campus. The hospital's plans include additional critical care capacity, an expanded Marcus Neuroscience Institute, new surgical facilities and renovations that will convert existing patient rooms to private rooms. For Boca Raton, the investment strengthens one of the area's major healthcare institutions while adding specialized medical capacity to serve a growing South Florida population.

What The Tower Means For Healthcare Real Estate

The project also highlights the scale of capital being directed toward modern healthcare facilities in South Florida. The combination of private rooms, advanced surgical space, specialized intensive care and upgraded visitor amenities reflects the growing emphasis on replacing aging hospital infrastructure with more flexible, technology-driven facilities. Baptist Health South Florida's affiliation with Boca Raton Regional Hospital has provided a platform for the broader campus transformation, with the hospital now operating as part of one of the region's largest healthcare systems.

What Comes Next

The new tower has completed construction and recently reached its ribbon-cutting milestone, with patient admissions expected by the end of October 2026. The broader campus program will continue with renovations, additional specialty facilities and expanded services. For Boca Raton, the opening represents a major upgrade to healthcare infrastructure and another significant institutional investment in the city.