ALERT
The last day for elective inpatient scheduled services at Rockledge Hospital is Friday, March 14.
Rockledge Hospital Prepares to Close
Orlando Health has announced that it will close Rockledge Hospital and four hospital-based outpatient departments effective April 22, 2025. The healthcare system also announced it is working on plans to build a new hospital in the region.
Prior to acquiring Rockledge Hospital, the healthcare system was aware that years of neglect had left the facility in such poor condition that it did not meet the system’s standards for patient care environments. To avoid the facility’s immediate closure during Steward’s bankruptcy, the healthcare system agreed to accept Rockledge Hospital when it purchased Melbourne and Sebastian River hospitals.
Following in-depth inspections that could only occur after acquisition, it was determined that the cost to repair and renovate Rockledge Hospital far exceeds the cost of a new, state-of-the-art hospital. Accordingly, a decision has been made to close the facility. This decision is necessary to ensure the safety of patients and team members. The healthcare system has established a transition team to assist patients, physicians, and team members affected by the closure.
Plans are underway for new sites of care in the community, including a new hospital in Brevard County. Additional details on these projects will be shared by the healthcare system in the near future.Orlando Health already has begun substantial, long-term investments in Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital and Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital.
Press FAQ
Rockledge Hospital will close on April 22, 2025. As we wind down hospital operations, some services may be scaled back before April 22. We will provide updates as they become available.
Following in-depth inspections, Orlando Health discovered that the cost to repair and renovate the Rockledge Hospital property far exceeds the cost of building a new, state-of-the-art hospital. (See Wall Street Journal story for reference.)
We’ve learned through inspections by professional architects and engineers that the facility and its systems — like electrical, HVAC and plumbing — are failing. Construction of a new hospital within the region may take several years, which is longer than our experts feel Rockledge Hospital can realistically remain open.
Once the hospital closes, Orlando Health plans to demolish the facility. The hospital land will be sold for redevelopment, and Orlando Health will continue to evaluate its other owned properties surrounding the hospital for future use.
Yes. The organization will expand care within the region, including a new hospital in Brevard County.
Rockledge Hospital is profitable, but the facility was purchased in poor condition and does not meet our standards for patient care environments. The cost to repair and renovate the Rockledge Hospital property far exceeds the cost of a new, state-of-the-art hospital.
No. Orlando Health already has begun substantial, long-term investments in Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital and Orlando Health Sebastian River Hospital. There are no plans to close either of these facilities.
Orlando Health remains committed to providing high-quality care to the patients of Brevard and Indian River counties. Patients can continue to receive care at other Orlando Health facilities located throughout Central and East Central Florida.
Patients can request copies of their medical records through the hospital’s patient portal, StewardCONNECT, or via fax (215-434-7295) or email. For more details, call (321) 636-2211 and press option 4.
Patients should call (321) 637-3030 if they have a question about a current appointment or need to reschedule.