Construction is underway on a new, $200-million, full-service hospital and medical office campus in West Lafayette, Ind., that will bring expanded health care services, hundreds of jobs to the region and play a key role in the long-term vision for Purdue Research Park (PRP).
Parkview Health broke ground on the nearly 200,000-square-foot facility in late July, marking the start of a project that has been years in the making. The facilities are key pieces of infrastructure that will support the region’s rapid growth, research activity and attract new talent.
Site work has started on land acquired from the Purdue Research Foundation (PRF), at the intersection of N. 100 W and Kalberer Road, which is within the research park. Completion of the complex is scheduled for June 2028.
“This community is expanding rapidly, and health care infrastructure needs to keep pace,” Dr. Greg Johnson, who is chief physician executive of growth markets for Parkview Health, said at the groundbreaking. “We’re excited to begin building a hospital that will expand access to emergency, inpatient and specialty care close to home for the people of Tippecanoe County.”
Johnson said the start of construction represents the realization of a vision first unveiled a year earlier.
The development will include a facility with up to 40 inpatient beds, a 24-hour emergency department, surgical and procedural suites, specialty care services, advanced laboratory and diagnostic imaging departments and a range of outpatient services. The campus has also been designed with room for future expansion as health care demand continues to grow.
A separate medical office building will be constructed alongside the hospital and provide primary and specialty care services to residents throughout West Lafayette, Tippecanoe County and surrounding communities.
The project represents one of the largest health care investments in the region in recent years and is expected to create approximately 250 health care jobs, including both clinical and non-clinical positions.
When the new campus opens, residents will no longer need to travel elsewhere for many medical needs.
Parkview first announced plans for the hospital in July 2025 following extensive discussions with local leaders, Purdue University and the PRF about the region’s rapidly changing needs.
The project comes amid significant economic and population growth in Tippecanoe County, fuelled by major investments and the area’s close association with Purdue University.
Mitch Daniels, interim president of Purdue University, described access to quality health care as a critical component of the area’s long-term success.
West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter said the complex aligns with the city’s broader strategy of planning ahead for sustained growth.
Beyond providing convenient access to medical services, the hospital is expected to enhance quality of life for residents and strengthen the region’s ability to attract employers and skilled workers.
The hospital is also a good fit for the research park as it is home to the largest concentration of technology-based companies in Indiana. Established in 1961, the PRP spans 725 acres. It was created to integrate research, business development and community living in a single innovation-focused environment.
Today, the park offers collaborative workspaces, nearby housing, child care facilities and walkable amenities designed to attract entrepreneurs, researchers, technology firms and highly skilled workers. The addition of the hospital further strengthens that live-work-play model.
Chad Pittman, president and CEO of the PRF, said the development will be a key asset as the research park continues to attract talent and investment.
“We are pleased to celebrate this full-service hospital moving from plan to reality as our region continues to grow and attract top-tier talent and industry. Parkview will be a vital asset for those who choose to live and work in Greater Lafayette.”
The hospital will complement the park’s mission of creating a sustainable, attractive environment where innovation and community development advance together.
While construction progresses over the next two years, Parkview plans to begin expanding local health care access sooner.
A new primary care clinic is scheduled to open in October at 1305 Cumberland Ave., providing residents with an early opportunity to connect with Parkview physicians before the hospital itself is completed.
