Aspirus Plans for Chippewa Falls
Major Construction Milestone Achieved for Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic
Aspirus Health is excited to share continued progress on the new Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic, a vital investment in the future of local health care. Construction crews are hard at work as the new facility begins to take shape, bringing us closer to delivering expanded access to high-quality, compassionate care in the Chippewa Falls community.
The project reached a major construction milestone at the end of February as large, prefabricated sections were lifted into place by crane and set within the building footprint. Work crews installed Emergency Department modules and roof cassettes followed by clinic modules and additional roof components.
About 30 percent of the building was fabricated offsite and is being integrated with traditionally built components. This hybrid modular approach is being led by The Boldt Company as construction manager and onsite lead, with Bildt serving as the industrialized construction partner. HGA is the project architect.
The prefabricated modules arrive complete, unlike the adjacent traditionally constructed portions of the building where framing and drywall work are still underway. Each module is fully painted and includes installed mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems, along with casework and select specialty features.
“The arrival and placement of these key components are an exciting milestone for this project,” said Anne Sadowska, Chief Administrative Officer, Aspirus WI Northwest Division. “We know that the greatest possible impact we can make for the Chippewa community is to open this hospital and clinic as soon as possible and restore local access to the vital services we will provide.”
The new hospital and clinic are being built on a 22‑acre greenfield site and is designed to expand access to high‑quality care close to home. Once complete it will offer primary care, emergency services, inpatient care, laboratory services, and imaging.
“By intentionally combining traditional construction with modular and prefabricated components, we’re able to shorten the overall schedule and deliver a high‑quality facility sooner,” said Nathan Ceder, project executive with The Boldt Company.
The approach allows for controlled manufacturing conditions, reduced on‑site congestion, and improved schedule reliability while supporting faster delivery of essential healthcare services.
Construction is anticipated to be completed in September 2026.
To keep the community connected and informed, Aspirus has launched a live construction webcam. The camera offers a real-time view of the project’s progress — from foundation to finish — so you can follow along as we build a modern, patient-centered space designed to meet the region’s growing health care needs.
Construction Live Stream - Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital
Click the three-line menu icon to open the controls, then choose Start Live Stream.
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“In our rapidly changing world, we understand that we must advance new care models. Through thoughtful planning and collaboration, we look forward to meeting current local care needs and growing with the community for generations to come.”
– Matt Heywood, Aspirus Health President and CEO |
What Aspirus is looking to do in Chippewa Falls
- Aspirus intends to meet important and immediate community needs by building a new hospital and clinic in Chippewa Falls. Initially, the facility will provide primary, emergency and inpatient hospital care, as well as basic lab and imaging services and a pharmacy.
- Aspirus is committed to working closely with the residents and City of Chippewa Falls, the State Legislature and the Governor’s Office as we progress plans.
- Aspirus could complete construction and begin serving the community in as little as 18 months.
We are local to Wisconsin
- Aspirus is headquartered in Wausau. We’re no stranger to serving the needs of Wisconsin residents and communities.
- Patients will also have access to the larger Aspirus Health network of physicians and specialists.
- Aspirus has demonstrated expertise in providing health care in cities like Chippewa Falls.
- Driven by a team of 14,000 employees, Aspirus operates 18 hospitals and more than 130 outpatient locations across northern and central Wisconsin, as well as northeastern Minnesota and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Hospital Renderings
Renderings are preliminary and subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you looking to do in Chippewa Falls?
Aspirus is looking to address the critical and immediate local care needs by building a facility providing primary care, emergency and hospital care, as well as basic lab and imaging services. Since the closure of HSHS hospitals, Aspirus expanded services and access at our Stanley and Medford locations to the east. We feel now is the time to further advance our mission to heal people, promote health and strengthen the Chippewa Falls community.
Are you building a new hospital?
Yes. We have completed research and analysis of community needs. We have determined that a new service model will allow us to quickly fill vital care gaps and provide flexibility to expand to meet future needs.
Where will the new hospital be?
Aspirus Chippewa Falls Hospital and Clinic will be located on Chippewa Crossing Boulevard across the street from Fire Station #1. The location will provide
- Convenient access to Highway 29.
- A healing environment.
- Sufficient acreage to support future expansion.
What services will be available at the new hospital?
Emergency services, medical beds, lab and imaging diagnostic services, and a primary care clinic. Aspirus has been in ongoing communications with local officials and stakeholders to determine the most appropriate level of care for the Chippewa Falls community.
How will this hospital help the needs of the community?
Aspirus believes the best way to rapidly fill critical local care gaps is by building a progressive new facility offering primary, emergency and hospital care, as well as basic lab and imaging services.
What is the timing and next steps?
Aspirus held a groundbreaking on Thursday, August 14 and has a goal of opening for patient care in September of 2026.