University Health Set to Acquire Former CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center

University Health has agreed to purchase the 45‑acre CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center campus—including a 236,000 sq ft hospital and two medical office buildings—for $71 million, with an additional $20 million earmarked for renovations and equipment, according to a report. This move enables University Health to rapidly expand its footprint and relieve capacity pressures at its flagship facility amidst surging patient demand.

CHRISTUS Health closed the Medical Center location in April 2025 as part of a consolidation strategy, shifting services to nearby expanded campuses at Westover Hills and Alamo Heights, supported by over $300 million in recent investments. The sale ensures the facility continues to serve the community under University Health, preserving its mission-driven care model.

University Health’s planned takeover will help “decompress” the strain on University Hospital by offering additional inpatient and ambulatory care services, including emergency, cardiology, transplant, and rehabilitation — all aimed at reducing wait times and improving system efficiency.

Notably, the acquisition will be funded through existing resources without any tax rate increase, making it a strategic expansion that respects taxpayer constraints.

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