Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare has announced plans to build a hospital at Ephraim Crossing, a master-planned community in the Sanpete County community of Ephraim. The not-for-profit healthcare system has acquired 35 acres in the development, signaling a larger-than-usual rural hospital facility, as most of the rural community hospitals Intermountain owns and operates are situated upon nine acres or less.
“We welcome Intermountain Healthcare to Ephraim Crossing. Its reputation of providing the highest-quality healthcare will support our mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle for residents,” said Kevin Romney, managing partner of Camino Verde Group, the developer of Ephraim Crossing.
Intermountain Healthcare will serve as an anchor tenant Ephraim Crossing, creating career opportunities and providing important services for local residents, according to Romney.
“Intermountain Healthcare will make an extensive economic impact in Ephraim Crossing, from creating jobs to offering accessible services, the facility will be an essential resource,” Romney said.
Ephraim Crossing’s planned development of 140 acres will offer a variety of housing, entertainment, retail and office space, indoor and outdoor recreation and educational facilities. Once completed, the community will be home to more than 700 families.