At St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, we are committed to growing alongside the needs of our community. That’s why we are expanding our Emergency Department and enhancing our inpatient care capacity. This multi-phase construction project will provide more space, increased accessibility, and improved services to better serve our patients and first responders.

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What’s Coming

Expanded Emergency Department with a 10-bed ED and Right Care Right Place

Dedicated EMS entrance on Floyd Curl Drive featuring:

• 4 EMS drop-off bays
• 2 law enforcement parking spaces
• New patient entrance and drop-off at the front of the hospital

Increased inpatient capacity:

• 12-bed Med/Surg unit on the 1st floor
• 29-bed Med/Surg unit on the 3rd floor

Total Med/Surg capacity increase:

• 41 beds, a net gain of 8 beds

What This Means for Our Patients & Community

More emergency care access:

• The expanded ED ensures faster, more efficient emergency care for San Antonio residents.

Enhanced inpatient care:

• The additional Med/Surg beds allow us to accommodate more patients and reduce wait times.

Improved EMS & first responder access:

• Dedicated spaces for emergency transport teams improve efficiency and patient transfer times.

Stay up-to-date on our progress by visiting this page for the latest construction updates. At St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, we are growing to serve you better—because your health is our priority.

We’re excited to share some recent developments from the construction site. Things are moving along quickly, and the vision is beginning to take physical form. Here’s a look at some key progress milestones and visual highlights:

Construction Highlights

Improved Access – Groundwork is underway for the new patient drop-off area at the front of the hospital, with landscaping adjustments to improve flow and safety.

Infrastructure Advancements – Interior walls are going up, and critical utilities are now in place — a big step toward a fully functioning facility.

Facility Expansion – We're building out new utility rooms and framing for additional patient spaces, transforming the old gym into a versatile care area.

Systems in Motion – The rooftop air handler has been installed, laying the groundwork for a climate-controlled environment.

Sitework Progress – Driveways and the new ambulance entrance are taking shape, as captured in a recent aerial view.