AdventHealth has announced plans to build a new 80-bed hospital in the southern end of The Villages.
The hospital will be part of Legacy Place, a new 700-acre mixed-use development planned along Florida’s Turnpike near County Road 470 and Central Parkway. The project is a collaboration with Florida-based Benderson Development and The Villages and is expected to include retail, dining and business space, the AdventHealth hospital anchoring the development on 25 acres.
“This region is growing quickly, and that kind of growth brings both opportunity and responsibility,” said Rob Deininger, CEO of the AdventHealth East Florida Division. “We’re planning for what families will need not just today, but years from now, making sure the medical infrastructure keeps pace with the lives being built here. This will strengthen how people receive care across the region, helping connect care and reduce the need for travel.”
Legacy Place is expected to be developed in phases, with early components projected to open in 2027. Construction on the hospital is expected to begin in 2027, with an opening projected in 2030.
“This is an amazing opportunity for The Villages, Benderson Development and AdventHealth to come together to create something extraordinary for our community,” said Robert Chandler IV, CEO of The Villages. “Legacy Place will bring a variety of new retail experiences and, with a reputation for providing first-class care, AdventHealth will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of our Villagers and the surrounding area.”