Saint Alphonsus Expands Medical Facilities in Nampa and Meridian

New projects will add beds and outpatient services to meet growing healthcare needs in the Treasure Valley region.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Saint Alphonsus Health System is expanding its medical facilities in Nampa and Meridian, Idaho. In Nampa, the organization will add a 254,000-square-foot wing with 64 new medical/surgical and intensive care beds. In Meridian, Saint Alphonsus is building an 80,000-square-foot North Meridian Health Plaza to provide outpatient services. Both projects are expected to break ground in 2026 and be completed by 2028.

Why it matters

The Treasure Valley region has seen rapid population growth in recent years, with over 35,000 new residents in Canyon County alone from 2020 to 2024. These expansions will help Saint Alphonsus meet the increasing healthcare needs of the growing community and ensure patients have access to care close to home.

The details

The Nampa expansion will include a seven-story tower and two-story vertical addition to the existing Saint Alphonsus campus. The new North Meridian Health Plaza in Meridian will sit on over 17 acres and provide services such as family medicine, pediatrics, urgent care, cardiology, women's health, orthopedics, and imaging.

  • The Nampa project is expected to break ground in June 2026 and be completed by Fall 2028.
  • The Meridian project is expected to break ground in Spring 2026 and be completed by Spring 2028.

The players

Saint Alphonsus Health System

A non-profit health system that operates hospitals, medical groups, and other healthcare facilities throughout Idaho and Oregon.

David McFadyen

President and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Clint Child

President of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa.

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What they’re saying

“As the region grows, so does our responsibility to ensure that care is never out of reach.”

— David McFadyen, President and CEO of Saint Alphonsus Health System (idahobusinessreview.com)

“Expanding our hospital at this scale ensures our community has the resources to grow, thrive and access the care they need close to home.”

— Clint Child, President of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center-Nampa (idahobusinessreview.com)

What’s next

Both the Nampa and Meridian projects are expected to break ground in 2026 and be completed by 2028 to meet the growing healthcare needs of the Treasure Valley region.

The takeaway

These expansions by Saint Alphonsus demonstrate the health system's commitment to providing accessible, high-quality care to the rapidly growing communities of Nampa, Meridian, and the surrounding areas.