Wright Center Begins New Scranton Health Facility
The 15,000-square-foot health center is currently under construction in the 1700 block of North Main Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Wright Center for Community Health has officially started construction on a new $9 million medical facility in North Scranton. This project will eventually replace the organization's existing clinic at 1721 North Main Avenue.
Why it matters
The new facility is part of a strategic expansion designed to address the long-term operational needs of the organization. Upon the completion of the new center, the current site will be demolished to provide additional parking.
The new health center spans 15,000 square feet across three levels. Funding for the $9 million project includes a $1 million state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant.
The players
The Wright Center for Community Health
This organization operates health centers and medical groups providing services to the local community.
Scranton Zoning Board
This municipal body is responsible for reviewing and approving land-use variances for development projects within the city.
The details
The facility features two operational floors and a basement level dedicated to IT infrastructure and educational space. Developers are utilizing new market tax credits to finance the construction of all three floors simultaneously.
Timeline
July 2023: Existing health center on North Main Avenue opened.
March 2026: Scranton Zoning Board approved project variances.
July 2026: Project received a $1 million state grant.
Summer 2027: New facility is expected to open.
Market Landscape
The project follows a pattern set by the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program by utilizing state grant funding to facilitate regional healthcare infrastructure improvements. This expansion positions the organization to better compete for long-term patient volume in the Scranton market.
Residents should expect ongoing construction activity in the 1700 block of North Main Avenue through summer 2027. Once the new facility opens, the current location will be repurposed for parking to improve accessibility for patients.
The takeaway
Large-scale community health expansions often require complex funding structures like new market tax credits to ensure all planned facility floors can be built at once. Local patients should monitor the construction timeline to prepare for transitions in healthcare service access by 2027.
Further reading
For more updates on regional developments, visit the Scranton Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scranton Times-Tribune.
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