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Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Celebrates Grand Opening of New Neighborhood Hospital, Expanding Medical Access in Centennial Hills

LAS VEGAS, June 26, 2025 – Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican is proud to announce the official grand opening of its newest Neighborhood Hospital, further enhancing access to high-quality medical care in the Centennial Hills community. Located at 6675 North Durango Drive, this state-of-the-art facility marks St. Rose Dominican’s fifth small-format hospital in the Las Vegas valley.

Hospital leadership, community officials and healthcare partners celebrated a ribbon cutting event on June 12.

“St. Rose Dominican hospitals have been fulfilling our mission by providing compassionate care for the people of southern Nevada for more than 75 years,” said Katherine Vergos, President of Dignity Health Las Vegas. “Eight years ago, with our partners at Emerus, we committed to bring hospitals into neighborhoods to make quality healthcare available close to home. Our success in this aspect of our ministry is a direct result of the considerable abilities of our friends at Emerus. Today we celebrate together the extension of our partnership and our ministry, delivering compassionate, high-quality care to the people of Centennial Hills and the growing northwest valley.”

Built in partnership with Emerus Holdings Inc., this new neighborhood hospital continues a shared mission to bring emergency and inpatient services to underserved areas. The Centennial campus spans approximately 24,000 square feet over two floors, housing 10 inpatient beds and eight emergency exam rooms, including a dedicated triage room. It will be staffed with board-certified physicians, skilled nurses and clinical specialists, all dedicated to delivering patient-first, efficient and compassionate care.

“This grand opening represents the culmination of a strong partnership and shared purpose,” said Vic Schmerbeck, CEO of Emerus Holdings Inc. “Emerus is honored to join Dignity Health–St. Rose Dominican in bringing advanced, small-format hospital care to northwest Las Vegas, ensuring timely access and exceptional service to those who need it most.”

Beyond its healthcare impact, the new hospital is expected to contribute positively to the local economy by creating jobs and fostering a strong healthcare presence in the region. The opening reaffirms Dignity Health–St. Rose Dominican’s long-standing commitment to expanding access, improving outcomes, and nurturing healthier communities throughout southern Nevada.