ER to serve Nexton, Carnes Crossroads
ποΈ HCA Healthcare broke ground on a new emergency room at Cane Bay on May 26, serving multiple surrounding communities.
π The facility is scheduled to open in spring 2027 and will cost $15 million to build.
π The 10,000-square-foot ER will feature 10 patient exam rooms, a triage room, advanced imaging, and laboratory services.
π§ Telemedicine capabilities for stroke and behavioral health care will be integrated into the new facility.
π©ββοΈ Jennifer Quattlebaum, a community leader, shared that two of her family members have previously received care at HCA facilities.
π Quattlebaum emphasized the importance of shorter drives to emergency rooms for families with children in pain.
π₯ This project marks the third freestanding ER groundbreaking this year across Charleston by HCA Healthcare.
π€ Two additional ERs on Johns Island and Long Point are also expected to open in the near future.
π£οΈ Jeff Wilson, HCA Healthcare Charleston President, stated the building represents security and commitment to expanding access.
π Dorchester County EMS Chief Joseph Crowder noted the site will help stabilize lives and provide reassurance during difficult moments.
β±οΈ Berkeley County EMS Chief Michael Shirey highlighted that shorter transport times can mean the difference between life and death.
π©Έ Shirey explained that keeping ambulances closer to communities supports advanced pre-hospital care like bringing blood to injured patients.
π In 2025, over 350,000 patients received emergency care at HCA Healthcare facilities in the Lowcountry region.
π― ER Medical Director Neal Shelley stated that every decision for this project was guided by strengthening community health and safety.
π₯ The new facility aims to ensure emergency care is never out of reach for anyone in the evolving region.
- The $15 million, 10,000-square-foot HCA Healthcare Cane Bay ER will serve multiple communities including Cane Bay, Nexton, Del Webb, and Carnes Crossroads.
- Once open in spring 2027, the facility will feature advanced capabilities such as imaging services, laboratory services, and telemedicine for stroke and behavioral health care.
- The new ER is the third freestanding ER groundbreaking this year across Charleston, with additional facilities at Johns Island and Long Point opening in the near future.
- HCA Healthcare already served more than 350,000 patients in emergency care at Lowcountry facilities in 2025, demonstrating strong regional demand.
- The new location will enable shorter transport times for ambulances, allowing EMS to keep vehicles closer to communities and improve response speeds.
- Advanced pre-hospital care combined with expanded ER access is expected to result in better outcomes, faster treatment, less pain, and more lives saved.
- The project represents a significant investment aimed at strengthening the long-term health, safety, and well-being of the community for current and future generations.