Kaiser Permanente Breaks Ground on New Folsom Healthcare Hub

Under a bright sky and a lit‑up Folsom sign, a handful of volunteers—shovels in hand—joined Kaiser Permanente staff for the first dig at a new comprehensive care center on Iron Point Road. It felt more like a community gathering than a construction kickoff.

The building, when finished, will span roughly 187,000 square feet. Inside, patients can expect about 60 clinical offices covering everything from routine primary care to specialty services, plus on‑site imaging, a full‑service lab and a pharmacy. In other words, a one‑stop‑shop for most everyday health needs.

Dr. Rich Florio, a vascular surgeon with Kaiser, smiled at the ceremony and said, “Folsom keeps growing, and we’re here to meet that demand.” He added a bit of context: many still think surgery must happen in a big hospital with a long stay, but modern facilities can handle many procedures more efficiently and let patients head home sooner.

Part of the project includes a 27,000‑square‑foot expansion of the existing surgical suite. That wing is slated for completion in March 2028, giving the community faster access to modern operating rooms without the need to travel far.

When all is said and done, the new center is expected to open its doors in May 2030. And because the developers know parking is a headache, they’re adding over 1,100 new spaces to keep the lot from turning into a daily scramble.

More details about the timeline, services, and community impact can be found on Kaiser’s official project page.