Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Geography
Location1000 36th St, Vero Beach, Florida 32960
Coordinates27°39′31″N 80°23′40″W / 27.6587087°N 80.3944608°W / 27.6587087; -80.3944608
Organisation
TypeTeaching, Specialist
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Services
Beds332
Helipads
HelipadFAA LID: 3FD7
History
Former namesIndian River Memorial Hospital, Indian River Medical Center
Opened1932
Links
Websitemy.clevelandclinic.org/locations/directions/529-indian-river-hospital

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital (CCIRH) is a private non-profit academic health center operated by Cleveland Clinic in Vero Beach, Florida.[1] Established in 1932 as a small clinic with 21 beds, the hospital has grown to a significant regional medical center with 332 beds and specialized centers such as the Welsh Heart Center, Scully Endoscopy Center, and Scully-Welsh Cancer Center.[2]

CCIRH is part of a larger surrounding medical complex between US-1 and CR-603 along 37th Street in Vero Beach. In the 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report, CCIRH was ranked 28th for Florida hospitals.[3] CCIRH is the second largest employer and largest healthcare employer in Indian River County, with over 2,600 employees.[4]

History

Indian River Hospital was established in 1932 as a small 21-bed clinic in Vero Beach was organized by Nurse Garnett Radin, Dr. E. Bacon Hardee, and funeral director Charles Cox.[5][6] By 1952, now named Indian River Memorial Hospital (IRMH) had expanded to 35 beds and rebuilt to a new facility in the city.[7]

In 1959, a special act of the Florida Legislature led to the creation of the Indian River Hospital District, with the establishment of a permanent 7-member publicly elected Board of Trustees.[5] Following the creation of this district, the hospital complex expanded rapidly over the following years, with the hospital management being transferred for the non-profit Indian River Memorial Hospital organization in 1980, when the hospital location was moved to its present location north of Vero Beach.[6]

In 2017, Indian River Medical Center began construction on the Scully Endoscopy Center for $6.1 million (2017 USD).[8] The center opened in January 2018.[9][10]

In 2018, due to financial struggles at Indian River Medical Center,[11] hospital leaders sought deals to transfer ownership of the complex.[12] Later that year, it was announced that Indian River Memorial Hospital would transfer ownership to Cleveland Clinic as part of a $250 million investment.[13] The new management took effect on January 1, 2019, and the facility was renamed Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital.[14][15]

Education

In 2024, The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine began a residency program at CCIRH,[16] with a three-story medical school facility currently being leased by the college on the hospital campus.[17][18]

Future

Over the next few years, numerous expansion projects are planned for CCIRH. The Emergency Department is currently the site of a significant $5.5 million project. This project includes an 8,750 square foot expansion of the department, as well as the renovation of existing facilities. The project is currently under construction and is expected to finish in 2026.[19] In addition, a $30-million third-floor expansion to the Scully-Welsh Cancer Center is currently being planned.[20]

Facilities

CCIRH operates multiple specialized centers on its campus including the following:

In addition to CCIRH, Cleveland Clinic operates multiple off-site medical facilities surrounding the hospital. These locations include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Hospital Compare". hospitalcompare.io. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  2. ↑ "Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital – The Heart of Vero". Cleveland Clinic. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  3. ↑ Neely, Samantha. "40 Florida hospitals ranked for 'high U.S. News standards.' Is yours on the 2025 list?". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  4. ↑ "Healthcare | Indian River County, FL Economic Development". indianrivered.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  5. 1 2 "Our History". Indian River County Hospital District. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  6. 1 2 "A Brief History of Vero Beach, Sebastian & Indian River County | VeroBeach.com". verobeach.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  7. ↑ "Local History". Issuu. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  8. 1 2 Andreassi, George. "Indian River Medical Center undertaking $6 million expansion of endoscopic procedure facilities". Treasure Coast. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  9. ↑ Author, HCD Guest (2018-05-07). "Indian River Medical Center Completes Scully Endoscopy Center". HCD Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-08. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. 1 2 Lloyd, Tom (2018-12-11). "Scully Endoscopy Center has powerful new diagnostic ability". Vero News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  11. ↑ Andreassi, George. "Investigation: Indian River Medical Center's future uncertain amid red ink". Treasure Coast. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  12. ↑ Andreassi, George. "Indian River Medical Center takeover partner could be determined in Tuesday vote". Treasure Coast. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  13. ↑ Andreassi, George. "Indian River Medical Center leaders voting October 3 on Cleveland Clinic takeover deal". Treasure Coast. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  14. ↑ kate_voss (2024-04-23). "The Anatomy of Local Health Care". Indian River County Hospital District. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  15. ↑ Andreassi, George. "Indian River Medical Center to be renamed Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital". Treasure Coast. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  16. ↑ "Community Partnership Brings Medical Education to Indian River County | VCOM". www.vcom.edu. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  17. ↑ Zahner, Lisa (2025-09-16). "Planned medical school here hinges on training slots". Vero News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  18. ↑ "Vero Beach 32963 - Vero Beachside Newspaper - Vero Beach News - Serving Zip 32963". www.vb32963online.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  19. ↑ Rizzo, Tiffany (2026-01-12). "Emergency department expansion underway at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital". WPEC. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  20. 1 2 Zahner, Lisa (2025-02-27). "Scully-Welsh on bold, comprehensive cancer-care mission". Vero News. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  21. ↑ "AirNav: 3FD7 - Indian River Memorial Hospital Heliport". www.airnav.com. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  22. ↑ "Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Welcomes Leading Orthopaedic Practice to Expand Care". Cleveland Clinic. Archived from the original on 2026-02-15. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  23. ↑ Hodges, Tina (2026-02-03). "Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital acquires Vero Beach orthopedic practice". Sebastian Daily. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
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