Roper St. Francis to sell Downtown Charleston Hospital Property to MUSC Health
In a substantial development for the healthcare landscape in downtown Charleston, it has been announced that Roper St. Francis will be selling the 11.5-acre property currently housing its hospital to the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUSC Health).
The Purchase
MUSC Health’s acquisition will comprise three significant parcels: the 900,000-square-foot hospital building, the parcel housing the medical office building along with its adjacent parking area, and parking garages located on Doughty and Lucas streets.
Timeline and Transition
The official statement released by Roper St. Francis indicates that the transaction will only be finalized when Roper St. Francis Healthcare relocates hospital operations. This move is expected to occur sometime around late 2029. Until these operations are relocated to North Charleston, Roper Hospital will continue its service in its current location on the Charleston peninsula at full capacity. The MUSC board of trustees has approved the purchase sale agreement that establishes their intent to buy the property, further asserting Roper St. Francis’s commitment to its patients during the transition period.
Future Prospects
According to Roper St. Francis, the move to the North Charleston campus near Interstates 26 and 526 is a significant step forward in their strategic 2030 plan. It aims to expand the health system’s presence in the Lowcountry and improve access to quality care. Roper St. Francis Healthcare has committed to ensure this transition reflects their drive to adapt to the changing needs of the community while maintaining the highest standards of care.
North Charleston Campus
From its central location, the Roper Hospital Medical Campus will offer a full-service acute care hospital inclusive of a 24-hour emergency room, state-of-the-art operating rooms, and cutting-edge technology for inpatient care. It will also feature a medical office building offering a wide range of outpatient and specialty care services.
This transition caters to Charleston’s growth over the years and the changing needs of its population. As the hospital relocates to its new campus, it pledges to continue its legacy of healing and community support, which was established when Roper Hospital first opened in downtown Charleston in 1856.
