ROUND ROCK, Texas — Ascension Seton Williamson has announced a $230 million expansion to address the needs of the Round Rock community.
The expansion includes a new 6-story, 216,000-square-foot tower that will house 160 patient rooms, two operating rooms, a 12-bed observation unit and expanded space for cardiac cath, emergency, imaging and surgery departments. Ascension Seton Williamson said it expects to add more than 400 new positions to staff the new tower.
“We’re excited to announce this important addition to our hospital’s clinical capacity,” Andrew Gnann, president of Ascension Seton Williamson, said in a statement. “As the greater Round Rock area has experienced substantial growth, this expansion will allow us to meet the increased need for medical and surgical services, particularly for cardiovascular, neurology and orthopedic health in our community.”
The expansion will also include the build out of an additional 34,000 square feet at the nearby Ascension Seton Williamson Medical Plaza. That new space will house cardiac rehab, pediatric rehab and outpatient wound care.
Ascension Seton Williamson said it completed almost 64,000 patient visits in fiscal year 2022, 34% of which were uninsured or underinsured.
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