ChristianaCare opens neighborhood hospital in Chester County, Pennsylvania
ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove, is scheduled to open in mid-August at 1015 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, offering a new model of emergency and acute care in a modern, easy-to-access setting.
The 20,000-square-foot hospital will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Developed in partnership with Emerus Holdings Inc., the nation's leading developer of neighborhood hospitals, this facility will be staffed with board-certified emergency physicians, skilled nurses and clinical specialists.
'It's an honor and privilege to expand access to high-quality care for our neighbors in southern Chester County,' said Janice Nevin, president and CEO of ChristianaCare, in a press release. 'We will be opening our doors for the families in this community with a steadfast commitment to being their trusted health care partner. We're grateful for the opportunity to bring love and excellence to those we will serve.'
Nevin said the project has received strong local support and was made possible in part by generous grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Chester County Board of Commissioners – Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe – whose leadership helped bring this vision to life.
ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove, is designed to meet a wide range of everyday medical needs with:
A full-service emergency department with 10 treatment rooms.
A 10-bed inpatient unit for overnight stays, observation and diagnostics.
Advanced imaging and lab services, including ultrasound, CT scan and X-ray.
Virtual access to specialists in such areas as cardiology, critical care and infectious disease.
The emergency department is equipped to treat conditions such as falls, injuries, heart attacks and strokes.
Patients requiring surgery or more complex care will be stabilized and transferred to a hospital with more expanded service offerings based on the clinical needs of the patient.
'This neighborhood hospital brings the right mix of services to support the health and well-being of our neighbors,' said Pauline Corso, president of ambulatory network continuity and growth at ChristianaCare. 'We're excited to bring care close to home to meet the needs of the community. We're here to stay and grow alongside this community.'
As part of its long-term investment in the West Grove Campus, ChristianaCare has also purchased the building at 900 W. Baltimore Pike, across the street from the hospital.
This facility houses a ChristianaCare primary care practice and imaging services, offering walk-in X-rays and scheduled mammography and ultrasound appointments. This health center will continue to evolve to meet the growing needs of the community, Nevin said.
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More expansion plans in southeastern Pennsylvania
ChristianaCare is expanding its neighborhood hospital model to address care gaps across southeastern Pennsylvania, Nevin said.
New hospitals are being planned for Aston and Springfield Townships in Delaware County, with the Aston location under construction and expected to open in late 2026.
In addition, ChristianaCare was the successful bidder for Crozer Health outpatient centers in Glen Mills, Havertown, Broomall and Media, further strengthening its regional footprint and ability to deliver timely, high-quality care.
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History of care in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware
ChristianaCare's presence in southeastern Pennsylvania is long-standing. The organization provides primary care at three Chester County locations – Kennett Square, Jennersville and West Grove – and recently opened a cardiology practice in West Grove.
In neighboring Delaware County, the Concord Health Center in Chadds Ford offers a wide range of services, including primary care, women's health, sports medicine and behavioral health.
Together, these sites serve as the medical home for more than 25,000 residents, underscoring ChristianaCare's deep commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care where it's needed most, Nevin said.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare also has a network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, four hospitals with a total of 1,440 beds, a freestanding emergency department, a level-one trauma center and a level-three neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, the Gene Editing Institute and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health.
Reporter Ben Mace covers real estate, development and business news. Reach him at rmace@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: ChristianaCare opens neighborhood hospital in southeastern Pennsylvania
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