Bayhealth agreed to purchase a large portion of the Blue Hen Corporate Center in Dover. A release stated that this acquisition will provide an additional 185,000 square feet for Bayhealth to grow its care model while improving access to care for central Delaware residents.
The real estate transaction is expected to close before the end of 2021. The acquisition will add to the space Bayhealth already occupies at Blue Hen Corporate Center. It will expand Bayhealth clinical services, including primary and specialty care practices and diagnostic services, to the property.
“We are excited about the ability to repurpose this landmark facility by reimagining it as a central location for healthcare services to benefit the people of Kent County,” said Bayhealth CEO Terry Murphy, “This acquisition will give us the room to further grow our organization and the services we offer in fulfilling our ongoing mission to strengthen the health of our community.”
With the goal of improved access and one-stop availability of services, Bayhealth is finalizing the design for the clinical offerings to be provided at the Blue Hen Corporate Center. The renovation will begin in early 2022, with an opening scheduled for spring 2023.
Blue Hen on the south end of Dover started out as a shopping center but has since housed office tenants.
