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HCA Healthcare is building a $15 million freestanding emergency room in Cane Bay, expanding emergency care access for rapidly growing Lowcountry communities. (Image/HCA Healthcare)
HCA Healthcare is building a $15 million freestanding emergency room in Cane Bay, expanding emergency care access for rapidly growing Lowcountry communities. (Image/HCA Healthcare)
HCA Healthcare breaks ground on Cane Bay freestanding ER
Hollie Moore // June 5, 2026//
- HCA Healthcare broke ground on a $15 million freestanding emergency room in Cane Bay.
- The 10,000-square-foot facility will feature 10 exam rooms, imaging, lab services and telemedicine.
- The ER will serve Cane Bay, Nexton, Del Webb, Carnes Crossroads and surrounding communities.
- The project marks HCA’s fifth freestanding emergency room in the Lowcountry.
HCA Healthcare broke ground on its fifth freestanding emergency room in the Lowcountry, adding Cane Bay to its tri-county care portfolio.
According to a news release, the $15 million project will be 10,000 square feet with 10 patient exam rooms, a triage room, advanced imaging services, laboratory services and telemedicine for stroke and behavioral health.
“As our communities continue to grow, expanding access to emergency care remains one of our highest priorities,” Jeff Wilson, president of HCA Healthcare Charleston and CEO of HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, said in a news release. “When we began planning for this freestanding ER, we knew this community deserved emergency care that is close, dependable, and built with its future in mind. Families are moving here, retirees are settling here, and businesses are investing here. With that growth comes a responsibility to ensure emergency care is never out of reach.”
In addition to the Cane Bay area, the new ER is expected to serve Nexton, Del Webb, Carnes Crossroads, and other surrounding communities. It will be open 24/7.
“This project is about more than constructing a building,” Wilson said. “It’s about strengthening access to life-saving care, supporting the long-term health of this community, and providing peace of mind to families who want to know expert emergency care is nearby when every minute matters.”
HCA currently operates a freestanding ER in Brighton Park, Centre Pointe, James Island and Moncks Corner. The company also plans to add a freestanding ER on Johns Island and Long Point in Mount Pleasant later this year, according to the release.
In 2025, over 350,000 patients received emergency care through an HCA Healthcare facility.
“When someone experiences a medical emergency, access matters,” Dr. Neal Shelley, ER medical director for HCA Healthcare Cane Bay ER, said. “This ER will provide proximity to emergency physicians, advanced diagnostics, and life-saving care when minutes matter most. It will improve response times, support our EMS partners, and give families confidence knowing experienced emergency care is close to home.”
