Nearly 200,000-square-foot healthcare facility will create an estimated 250 jobs and expand emergency, inpatient and specialty care across Tippecanoe County.
Indiana Secretary of Commerce Chuck Goodrich joined Parkview Health executives and local leaders July 27 to break ground on a new full-service hospital and medical office building in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The approximately $200 million healthcare development is expected to create an estimated 250 jobs while expanding access to medical services for residents throughout West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County and the surrounding Greater Lafayette region.
“Healthcare infrastructure is a critical component of a strong economy,” Indiana Gov. Mike Braun said. “Parkview’s investment in West Lafayette will create new jobs, strengthen regional healthcare access and help ensure this community is well-positioned to support future business and population growth.”
First announced in July 2025, the project represents a significant expansion of Parkview Health’s presence in Tippecanoe County. The nearly 200,000-square-foot hospital will include:
- Up to 40 inpatient beds
- A 24-hour emergency department
- Surgical and procedural services
- Specialty care
- Laboratory and imaging services
- A comprehensive range of outpatient services
- Space for future expansion
A neighboring medical office building will provide additional primary and specialty care services.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents Parkview’s confidence in this community, its people and its future,” Goodrich said. “This facility is one of the greatest quality-of-life investments a community can make, ensuring families can receive world-class care closer to home and employers can know their workforce has access to exceptional healthcare.”
Parkview Health plans to open the new West Lafayette hospital in 2028. The organization said the development will help the region’s healthcare infrastructure keep pace with continued population and economic growth.
“A year ago, we shared our vision for bringing a full-service hospital to West Lafayette. Today, we’re turning that vision into reality,” said Dr. Greg Johnson, chief physician executive of growth markets for Parkview Health. “This community is expanding rapidly, and healthcare infrastructure needs to keep pace.”
Johnson said the hospital will provide Tippecanoe County residents with greater access to emergency, inpatient and specialty care close to home. Parkview also intends to serve as an active partner in the community’s continued growth and development.
West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter described the hospital as another important investment in the city’s future.
“As our community continues to experience significant growth, we have been intentional about planning for that growth and ensuring residents and families have access to the services they need close to home,” Easter said. “This hospital will strengthen the quality of life that makes West Lafayette such a special place to call home while helping meet the healthcare needs of our community for generations to come.”
Parkview leaders, government officials, community partners and project stakeholders attended the groundbreaking ceremony. Additional information and construction updates are available through the Parkview West Lafayette Hospital project page.
