In response to the rapid population growth and sustained demand for high-quality healthcare in Southwest Florida, Lee Health is expanding its plans for its new Fort Myers medical campus. Lee Health approved an additional $150.5 million investment to enhance the upcoming facility, including a new patient tower and an onsite childcare center.
The expansion will increase the hospital’s capacity by 92 beds, including 48 acute care beds, 20 skilled nursing unit beds, and shelled space for an additional 24 acute care beds. This addition ensures the new Lee Health Fort Myers campus will support the growth of the community, where it serves as the healthcare system of choice for residents and visitors.
The $820 million capital investment also includes the development of an on-site child development center. The new facility will relocate the existing Lee Memorial Child Development Center to the new campus, providing a vital resource for Lee Health team members and reinforcing the system’s dedication to supporting its workforce.
The campus is located at the intersection of Colonial and Jones-Walker Boulevards, spanning 53 acres. Lee Health Fort Myers campus will be constructed in phases and is expected to open in early 2028. The plans now include:
- A hospital with a capacity of up to 260 beds, 236 beds completed at opening
- A Medical Office Building, home of the Lee Health Musculoskeletal Institute
- 18 operating rooms, a 44-bed emergency department, and up to 24 ICU beds
- An onsite child development center for team members
