Cherokee Tribal Council Investing $110 Million in Health Centers

Two new facilities to be located on Qualla Boundary in Cherokee County

By Chris Miller, Assistant Editor, Facility Market


The Cherokee Tribal Council will invest more than $110 million in new healthcare facilities, according to Smoky Mountain News. The two new care facilities will be located on the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee County. The largest project is a long-term care facility that will be located next to the Cherokee Indian Hospital and is projected to be completed in early 2025.

The first stage of construction will be a 24-bed memory care center and a dialysis facility coming in at a total of 154,000 square feet. The final project will be a 300,000-square-foot adult day care, assisted living apartments, and other independent living facilities.

Of the total $105 million worth of expenses for this project, about $28 million is approved for utilities and ground work. Permitting, planning and design will also require a substantial upfront outlay. The actual construction will account for about $60 million. Other expenses include $5 million for potential cost increase.

This plan has been under discussion for two years. The second project — a $5.4 million facility for the Cherokee County Clinic — was approved last month. This facility will be composed of two exam rooms, three dental exam rooms, a telehealth room, an exam and producer room along with a room dedicated to triage. This health center is projected to open in 2023.



September 3, 2021


Topic Area: Construction


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