COLUMBUS, Ohio (AVC News) — OhioHealth plans to build a nearly $700 million hospital in New Albany, expanding access to advanced medical care in one of Central Ohio’s fastest-growing areas.
OhioHealth New Albany Methodist Hospital is planned for a site just south of State Route 161 near Hamilton Road, where the former Big Lots headquarters is located.
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027, with the hospital scheduled to open in late 2030. The initial plan calls for 160 inpatient beds, with the ability to expand capacity to 208 beds.
The 600,000-square-foot medical campus will include 325,000 square feet of reimagined space and 275,000 square feet of new construction. Planned services include advanced cardiac care, neuroscience, stroke treatment and trauma care.
More than 140 physicians and advanced practice providers are expected to serve patients at the campus. OhioHealth said the hospital will provide high-acuity care comparable to services available at Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center, with specific services still being determined as planning continues.
OhioHealth estimates approximately 340,000 people currently live within a 15-minute drive of the planned hospital. The organization expects the area’s population to continue growing in the coming years.
The project is part of OhioHealth’s long-term plan to develop a network of hospitals and outpatient centers throughout Central Ohio, allowing patients to receive care closer to where they live and work.
The investment is expected to total nearly $700 million, not including the cost of purchasing the property. Once fully operational, the campus is projected to employ approximately 1,700 people, with annual wages and benefits totaling at least $220 million.
The project is also expected to involve between 1,500 and 2,000 construction workers over the course of development, with more than 250 workers anticipated on site during peak construction.
OhioHealth President and CEO Steve Markovich said the hospital is intended to expand access to care for families in northeast Columbus and communities north and east of New Albany.
New Albany Company President and CEO Bill Ebbing said the investment will bring additional health care access, employment opportunities and resources to the surrounding region.
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by AVC News
