Good Samaritan Hospital Begins $1.3B Expansion

HCA Healthcare has officially begun construction on a major $1.3 billion expansion of Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California—one of the largest healthcare investments the region has seen in recent years.

The groundbreaking ceremony, reported by The Los Gatan, marks a significant milestone in HCA Healthcare’s long-term plan to add essential capacity to serve the rapidly growing South Bay population.

The upcoming 715,100-square-foot facility will include 234 private inpatient rooms, featuring 155 medical/surgical/telemetry beds, 22 intensive care unit beds, and 57 beds dedicated to women’s and children’s care, according to the announcement.

Project stakeholders emphasized that the expansion is designed to improve patient experience and ensure access to vital services in an area with increasing healthcare demand. Private patient rooms are expected to enhance comfort, reduce noise, and support better infection control.

Along with expanded inpatient care, the new development is expected to:

• Add state-of-the-art medical technology and diagnostic capabilities
• Increase emergency response and trauma capacity
• Support upgrades to women’s health, maternity, and neonatal services
• Improve operational flow and care coordination through modern layouts

The investment signals HCA Healthcare’s ongoing commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure across California. Good Samaritan Hospital—long recognized for cardiac care, stroke services, and maternal health—will broaden its clinical offerings to better serve families and seniors in Santa Clara County.

Hospital leaders say construction will be phased to minimize disruption to ongoing medical services. While specific timelines have not yet been publicly detailed, early site work is now underway as part of a multi-year expansion program.

This development aligns with rising healthcare needs across Silicon Valley, where population growth, aging demographics, and increased patient acuity are putting pressure on existing facilities. The new beds and services are expected to support both routine care and emergency preparedness in the region.

More information about Good Samaritan Hospital’s services and future plans can be found through its healthcare network and ongoing public updates.

Originally reported by Robert McCune in Health Care Design.