Groundbreaking marks $104 million expansion in Stone Oak
San Antonio, Texas — Methodist Hospital Stone Oak hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their $104 million vertical expansion and renovation, aimed at meeting the growing healthcare needs of the community. The two-story, 83,948-square-foot expansion will add ICU and Med Tele beds, while also expanding key support areas including central supply, the lab, and parking. As part of the project, the hospital kitchen will undergo a comprehensive renovation.
“This vertical expansion marks a new chapter in our commitment to serving humanity to honor God,” said Michael Beaver, CEO of Methodist Hospital Stone Oak. “By adding two new floors, we’re not just increasing capacity, but creating more room for healing and hope when families need us most. Our growth will allow us to expand the nationally recognized healthcare services that we provide for families in our community, well into the future."
Building on its commitment to accessible, high-quality care, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak is adding 54 new beds, increasing its total capacity from 245 to 299. This includes the vertical addition of the 5th and 6th floors to the West Tower, with 40 new Med Tele beds on the 5th floor and 14 critical care ICU beds on the 6th. Half of the 6th floor will remain a shell space, allowing flexibility for future growth. With the inclusion of Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Rehabilitation Center, the hospital’s complete bed count will reach 341.
This latest expansion project is one of many recent investments made by the hospital to enhance the patient care experience and provide quality care to the community. Last year, the hospital opened their first neighborhood free-standing emergency room (FSER), Methodist ER Bulverde, to expand access to care in Comal county.
Since 2024, Methodist Hospital Stone Oak Hospital has earned several national accolades and made additional investments to serve its local community:
- Ranked #3 Hospital in San Antonio by U.S. News & World Report for 2025
- Named a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital and Top 100 Hospital in the nation by Fortune
- Recognized within the Top 5% of hospital nationwide for Patient Safety by Healthgrades
- Expanded cardiovascular and neurosurgical service lines
- Upgraded inpatient MRI capabilities
- Expanded emergency department with additional ER bays
- Enhanced Electrophysiology (EP) and Cath labs
- Reaccredited as a Level III Maternal Care and Level III NICU facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services