Ascension Sacred Heart plans new freestanding emergency room in Perdido Key area

Ascension Sacred Heart is excited to announce it is increasing access to emergency services by building a new freestanding ER in the Perdido Key area of Escambia County off of Sorrento Road.

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Ascension Sacred Heart is excited to announce it is increasing access to emergency services by building a new freestanding ER in the Perdido Key area of Escambia County off of Sorrento Road. Preliminary plans are to complete construction in the summer of 2025.

Ascension Sacred Heart is excited to announce it is increasing access to emergency services by building a new freestanding ER in the Perdido Key area of Escambia County off of Sorrento Road. Preliminary plans are to complete construction in the summer of 2025.

“This addition ensures those who live in southwest Escambia County get the timely and quality healthcare they need,” said Sacred Heart Pensacola President & CEO Will Condon. “With our community growing, it is up to us to meet their medical needs and grow with them.”

This roughly 11,000-square-foot emergency room will include a triage area, resuscitation room, nine treatment spaces and CT and X-ray technology. Over 40 associates will work at the new care site.

Sacred Heart has long been committed to servicing the needs of the Perdido Key community, offering primary care for over 35 years. In July 2017, the health system built the first health center in the area, offering rehab, imaging, primary care, lab and specialty care. The addition of the emergency department underscores Sacred Heart's commitment to providing residents access to quality healthcare. This brings mission-driven healthcare to more patients across Northwest Florida.

Ascension Sacred Heart has built two other freestanding ERs within the last six years, including in Navarre and on Nine Mile Road, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to treating those needing care in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.

"Northwest Florida is growing rapidly, and Sacred Heart is constantly exploring ways to meet the needs of our changing community," said Ascension Florida Chief Strategy Officer Michael Shaw. “Our freestanding ERs are supported by award-winning care available at Sacred Heart Pensacola and will give all those in this area who require emergency care added peace of mind.”

The ER facility will be operated by Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, as well as Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. The Pensacola hospital has the region’s only Level I Trauma Center.

  • What is happening?

    Ascension Sacred Heart has officially begun the process to build a new, freestanding emergency room in the Perdido Key area of Escambia County off of Sorrento Road. Preliminary plans are to complete construction in late 2025. This roughly 11,000-square-foot emergency room will ensure those who live in southwest Escambia County get the timely and quality healthcare they need.

  • Why are you doing this in Perdido Key?

    Perdido Key is a growing area, with a rising demand for high-quality, local healthcare options.

    Patients and families deserve an emergency option, closer to home. This freestanding ER will help meet those evolving needs today and into the future.
  • Isn’t there already a primary care location in that location in Perdido Key?

    Sacred Heart has long been committed to servicing the needs of the Perdido Key community, offering primary care for over 35 years. In July 2017, the health system built the first health center in the area, offering rehab, imaging, primary care, lab and specialty care. The addition of the emergency department underscores Sacred Heart's commitment to providing residents access to quality healthcare. This brings mission-driven healthcare to more patients across Northwest Florida.

  • Where will the new hospital campus be located?

    The campus will be situated on a site off of Sorrento Road in Perdido Key, near Ascension Sacred Heart Health Center - Perdido

  • Why Ascension Sacred Heart?

    Ascension Sacred Heart has served residents in the Pensacola and surrounding areas for generations, and has had sites of care in the community for over 100 years.

    We currently provide care in the Pensacola area through physician partnerships, urgent care, outpatient centers, and specialty services, and are expanding that commitment with this new emergency care location. 

    As a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry, we are focused on healing with compassion as our highest priority. Our model ensures that revenue is reinvested in our communities to improve care, support local programs, and expand access.

  • What services will this facility offer?

    The new facility will provide emergency care, along with a triage area, resuscitation room, nine treatment spaces and CT and X-ray technology, right here in Perdido Key.

    This new location will offer a trusted, high-quality emergency care option, expanding local access and keeping care local.

  • What is the timeline for building the new freestanding ER?

    Construction is already well underway. We expect the facility to open in late fall of 2025.