Boca Raton Regional Hospital Will Open Expansion Tower
The new eight-story facility will make the medical center the largest hospital in Palm Beach County.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Healthcare
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Boca Raton Regional Hospital is set to open the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower by the end of October 2026. The expansion will establish the facility as the largest hospital in Palm Beach County.
Why it matters
The project significantly increases local healthcare capacity, adding critical infrastructure to meet the medical needs of a growing population. It positions the campus to handle higher patient volumes with modernized surgical and clinical facilities.
The 427,000-square-foot tower adds 216 private patient rooms and 20 operating rooms to the campus. Following final renovations, the total licensed bed count will reach 561.
The players
Boca Raton Regional Hospital
This medical facility serves as a major healthcare provider for the residents of Palm Beach County.
Robins & Morton
This construction firm specializes in large-scale healthcare infrastructure projects.
HKS
This international architecture firm provides design services for hospitals and commercial developments.
The details
Designed by HKS and constructed by Robins & Morton, the tower includes eight floors of updated medical space. The expansion represents a massive capital investment into the 800 Meadows Road site.
Timeline
1962: The original hospital was built with community funds.
2022: Construction crews broke ground on the new expansion tower.
Oct. 2, 2026: Hospital leaders held a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Oct. 13, 2026: A final life-safety survey is scheduled for the building.
End of October 2026: The hospital expects to begin moving patients into the new tower.
Market Landscape
The expansion reflects a trend of massive facility upgrades designed to maintain regional dominance. By increasing capacity, the hospital secures its standing against other healthcare systems in the competitive Florida market.
Patients will gain access to 216 new private rooms and 20 advanced operating suites upon the tower's opening. Residents should expect improved clinical availability as the hospital completes its expansion.
The takeaway
This expansion provides a vital upgrade to the medical infrastructure serving the local community. Residents should coordinate with the hospital's patient services department regarding any planned care transitions in late October.
What happens next
A final life-safety survey is scheduled for Oct. 13, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local medical developments, visit the Healthcare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palm Beach Post.
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