Hospital Expansion

Hospital Expansion

Summit Pacific Medical Center Celebrates Expansion That Brings More Care Close to Home

Summit Pacific Medical Center celebrates the completion of its hospital expansion, a $60 million investment that strengthens access to emergency, inpatient, diagnostic, rehabilitation, and specialty care for Grays Harbor County and surrounding communities. The expansion includes approximately 80,000 square feet of new and renovated space, expands the Emergency Department from 10 to 16 treatment spaces, doubles private acute care rooms from 10 to 20, adds MRI and Nuclear Medicine services, expands rehabilitation services, and introduces dedicated Behavioral Health treatment areas. The project was funded through bonds without increasing taxes.

Why It Matters

Every investment in this expansion was made with patients and families in mind.

Healthcare needs continue to evolve, and so do the needs of the communities Summit Pacific serves. This expansion improves access to care, enhances patient privacy, increases capacity, and creates a stronger foundation for future healthcare close to home. For patients, these improvements mean shorter travel times for advanced diagnostics, more comfortable inpatient stays, enhanced emergency care, and greater access to specialty services without leaving the region.

Community Impact:

  • More emergency care capacity
  • More advanced services close to home
  • Better patient flow and privacy
  • Infrastructure that supports future community growth

PROJECT DETAILS

  • Expansion Size: 41,811 Square Feet
  • Renovation Size: 6,400 Square Feet
  • Total Construction Size: 79,911 Square Feet
  • Construction Manager: Dick Bratton
  • General Contractor: Absher Construction
  • Architect: Mahlum Architects
  • Cost: $55 million project; $48 million construction cost
  • Bond-funded; no tax increase.
  • Ribbon Cutting: July 22, 2026

Patient Areas

  • Emergency Department expanded to 16 treatment spaces
  • Enhanced trauma rooms
  • Dedicated Fast Track treatment area
  • Purpose-built Behavioral Health spaces
  • Acute Care Unit with 20 rooms (doubling capacity)
  • MRI and Nuclear Medicine services

Campus Improvements

  • Improved parking
  • Enhanced accessibility
  • Pneumatic tube system
  • Expanded waiting areas
  • Rooftop helipad

Project Timeline

Phase 0.5

Site Prep

Winter 2024

Implement Infection Control Measures

Winter 2024

Relocate EMS Entrance

Winter 2024

Phase 1

Install Barriers & Construction Foundation Elements

Winter 2024 - Summer 2025

Integrate Additional Facilities

Winter 2024 - Summer 2025

Phase 2

Construction of New Facilities Engineering Building

Summer 2025 - Winter 2025

Renovation of Existing Emergency Department

Summer 2025 - Winter 2025

Completion Phase

Final Inspections

Winter 2025 - Spring 2026

Grand Opening

Winter 2025 - Spring 2026

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