Banner Health Proposed Fort Collins Medical Center Expansion
The hospital system filed expansion plans to add 137,000 square feet to its Fort Collins facility.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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Banner Health has submitted a building permit amendment to the city of Fort Collins for a major expansion of its medical center on Lady Moon Drive. The project plans to add 137,000 square feet of space to the existing facility.
Why it matters
This expansion aims to significantly increase the hospital's capacity for patient care by adding dozens of new rooms and updated departments. The project reflects a continued investment in the medical center after a smaller 10,000 square foot expansion was completed earlier this year.
The proposed expansion adds 24 patient rooms and 12 labor and delivery rooms to the center. Upon completion, the medical facility will reach a total size of 301,300 square feet.
The players
Banner Health
This nonprofit health system operates hospitals and clinics across several states, including a large footprint in Northern Colorado.
City of Fort Collins Planning and Development Department
This municipal agency manages land use, building permits, and zoning regulations for all development projects within the city.
The details
The submitted plans include a new two-story building area on the east side of the campus and a new two-story patient wing extending south. Additionally, the project features an expanded emergency and surgical department to support the hospital's operations.
Timeline
Initial development plans were approved by the city in October 2013.
Banner Health finished a 10,000 square foot clinical expansion on March 25, 2026.
The official expansion filing was submitted to the city on September 16, 2026.
A company spokesperson confirmed the expansion plans via email on September 24, 2026.
Market Landscape
The project follows the standard review process required by the Fort Collins Land Use Code for all major medical developments. This expansion allows Banner Health to solidify its competitive standing in Northern Colorado by significantly increasing its local service capacity.
Residents can expect future increases in service availability and capacity at the Fort Collins Medical Center once the expansion is approved and completed. The project also sustains Banner Health's local role as a major employer for more than 3,000 staff members in Northern Colorado.
The takeaway
Large-scale hospital expansions often lead to improved patient access and more specialized medical services for the surrounding community. Local residents and stakeholders should monitor city planning meetings for updates on construction timelines and project approvals.
Further reading
For more on the regional healthcare employment landscape, visit the Nursing Jobs section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Coloradoan.
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