New Ascension Sacred Heart Freestanding ER Opens in Pace

The new facility brings expanded emergency care options to the Pensacola region.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:49pm

An extreme close-up X-ray photograph revealing the internal structure and advanced medical equipment of a freestanding emergency room, conceptually illustrating the clinical capabilities of the new Ascension Sacred Heart facility in Pace, Florida.A ghostly X-ray view of the new Ascension Sacred Heart freestanding emergency room in Pace, Florida, showcasing the facility's advanced medical equipment and capabilities.Pace Today

Ascension Sacred Heart has opened a new freestanding emergency room in Pace, Florida, the fourth such facility serving the Pensacola region. The new ER has over 40 staff members and full trauma, imaging, and lab capabilities, providing expanded emergency care options for residents.

Why it matters

The new Pace ER is part of Ascension Sacred Heart's effort to bring high-quality emergency services closer to the communities they serve. This helps improve access to critical care and reduce wait times for Pensacola-area residents who may have previously had to travel further for emergency treatment.

The details

The new Ascension Sacred Heart freestanding ER in Pace opened on April 14, 2026. It joins three other Ascension Sacred Heart freestanding ERs serving the Pensacola area, located in northwest Pensacola, Navarre, and Perdido Key. The Pace facility has over 40 staff members and is equipped with full trauma, imaging, and lab capabilities to provide comprehensive emergency care.

  • The new Ascension Sacred Heart freestanding ER in Pace opened on April 14, 2026.

The players

Ascension Sacred Heart

A healthcare system that operates hospitals and other medical facilities in the Pensacola region, including several freestanding emergency rooms.

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The takeaway

The new Ascension Sacred Heart freestanding ER in Pace is part of the healthcare system's broader strategy to expand access to emergency services and critical care in the Pensacola region, bringing high-quality facilities closer to the communities they serve.