Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital will see its third major expansion since 2016 amid the region’s growing population.

What you need to know

The $282.5 million expansion is centered on the addition of a new eight-story patient tower bringing additional inpatient beds, advanced imaging services and a rooftop helipad, officials announced in an Oct. 23 news release.

Other areas of expansion include:

• The pediatric emergency center
• Surgical services
• Women's and children’s services
• The laboratory and pharmacy
• Multiple support services such as the kitchen and cafeteria

“We are making this strategic investment in response to the phenomenal growth of the greater Katy community along with our ongoing commitment to create personalized and compassionate experiences for our patients,” Jerry Ashworth, senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Katy and Cypress hospitals, said in the release.

Looking back

According to the release, the hospital is in the process of undergoing a $167 million expansion, which began in 2022, and has added:

• 100 patient beds
• A third professional office building, housing a pediatric outpatient rehabilitation center
• An expanded emergency center
• Parking garage

Additionally, the hospital added the East Tower and a second professional office building as part of a 2016 expansion.

Going forward

Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2026, per the release.