Orlando (Fla.) Health is working with the city of Rockledge, Fla., to demolish Rockledge Hospital, which closed April 22, along with other “outparcels on the medical campus,” a spokesperson for the health system confirmed with Becker’s.
“We hope to begin demolition of the main hospital by the end of 2025,” the spokesperson added.
The 289-bed hospital is one of three that Orlando Health acquired from Dallas-based Steward Health Care, which sought Chapter 11 protection in May 2024, for $439 million.
The October 2024 acquisition included Melbourne Regional Medical Center and Sebastian River Medical Center. Following an in-depth inspection of Rockledge Hospital, Orlando Health determined that costs to repair and renovate exceeded the costs of building a new hospital.
In mid-April 2025, Orlando Health also shared plans to spend more than $750 million to develop a new hospital, freestanding emergency departments and physician offices over the next four years.
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
