Good Samaritan Hospital Begins $1.3B Expansion Adding 234 Beds in San Jose

Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose has initiated a $1.3 billion expansion project aimed at addressing the region's hospital bed shortage and meeting California's 2030 seismic safety standards. The redevelopment includes a new 715,000-square-foot medical center featuring 234 private patient rooms, expanding the total beds to 339, alongside enhanced surgical, emergency, and inpatient treatment capabilities. This expansion will incorporate advanced technologies such as AI and robotics, and a new central utility plant to support hospital operations. The project began with a groundbreaking ceremony and includes the construction of a new parking structure with 265 spaces, some equipped for electric vehicles, expected to be completed within a year. The expanded facility will connect to an existing four-story women’s hospital, which will eventually be replaced by green space and a potential second tower, with project completion targeted for 2032. This large-scale effort reflects a broader trend in the Bay Area of major healthcare infrastructure investments to meet growing demand and regulatory requirements.