Emergency Department Renovation Project

Our Bigger, Better Emergency Room is Here

A major renovation, rebuilding and reimagining of the Emergency Department at Central Carolina Hospital is complete, with a 33 percent increase in beds to better serve our community’s needs.

With more than 27,000 patient visits annually, the Emergency Department is a vital touchpoint for people who live in Sanford and Lee County. The renovation project began June 2023 and completed in March 2026.

With the expanded Emergency Department, the facility increased the total number of treatment rooms from 15 to 20. The 13,500-square-foot department has undergone a complete remodeling, rebuilding and reorganization. Renovations occurred in eight distinct phases to minimize disruptions to patient care.

The goal of the renovation was to improve patient flow dramatically, reducing patient triage and wait times. Patient rooms, hallway beds, clinical decision rooms and the fast track area have been completely reimagined, increasing the department’s capacity to care for more patients with true medical emergencies.

Patient rooms are larger and equipped with the latest in patient-care technology. Included are three treatment rooms designed for supportive and protective care of behavioral health patients. The redesign will also accommodate future expansions as needed.

As Lee County’s population grows, Central Carolina Hospital is growing right along with it. This project represents a $10.6 million investment in the hospital by Duke LifePoint, which has operated the hospital since 2016.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Central Carolina Hospital broke ground in November 2022, and in April 2026 hosted its ribbon cutting. A group of leaders from the hospital, Duke Health and Lifepoint Health gathered with community leaders to celebrate and share specifics about the project, which was made possible by a $10.6 million investment from Duke LifePoint Healthcare.