04 September . 2025
MUSC Breaks Ground at Nexton: A New Era of Care for Berkeley County
Something big is taking shape at Nexton. The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has officially broken ground on its newest facility right here in our community – the MUSC Health Nexton Medical Center. For families living in Berkeley County, this means world-class healthcare is about to get a whole lot closer to home, especially if you live in Nexton.
Care Designed for Everyday Life
The MUSC Health Nexton Medical Center will be a five-story, 192,000-square-foot hospital set on a 40-acre site in the heart of Berkeley County. With a $130 million investment, MUSC is building a facility designed to meet the needs of families right where they live.
The hospital will feature a full-service emergency department, radiology, and 70 inpatient beds, plus services in general medicine, general surgery, orthopedics, women’s health, and cardiology. It’s not just about adding another hospital – it’s about creating peace of mind for families who want to know quality care is minutes away, not miles.
Bringing Advanced Cancer Care Closer
Connected to the hospital will be the new Hollings Cancer Center at Nexton – a three-story, 30,000-square-foot outpatient facility. Here, patients will find infusion services, a specialty pharmacy, radiation therapy, oncology, and more. For those facing cancer treatment, this means fewer long drives and more time spent where it matters most – at home and with loved ones.
The cancer center is expected to open in summer 2027, with the hospital following in spring 2028.
Growing Together
As more families and businesses choose to make Nexton and Berkeley County their home, the need for high-quality healthcare grows too. MUSC leaders say the new hospital will offer the same exceptional care people expect from Charleston’s main campus, but in a setting designed to serve the local community.
In the words of Dr. Saj Joy, Chief Executive Officer of MUSC Health’s Charleston Division: “That population growth deserves the highest quality of care.”
Why It Matters for Nexton Families
Living at Nexton already means enjoying beautiful homes, parks, trails, and gathering spaces that make everyday life easier and more connected. With the addition of MUSC Health Nexton Medical Center, families will also enjoy the confidence that excellent care is right around the corner.
From welcoming a new baby, to recovering from an injury, to receiving life-saving treatment – the moments that matter most will be supported by world-class healthcare, right here in the heart of our community.
The groundbreaking is just the start of something extraordinary. As construction moves forward, we’ll be watching with excitement as MUSC Health Nexton Medical Center rises – another reason Nexton is a place where life, health, and happiness come together.