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Idaho Falls-based Sunterra Springs is developing a multimillion-dollar rehabilitation center in south Springfield.
On vacant land northwest of National Avenue and Weaver Road, Sunterra Springs broke ground in early June on a 33,000-square-foot, 38-bed clinic. Vice President of Operations Rory Williams said Sunterra expects to open the clinic in June 2018.
The company performs short-term physical therapy and rehabilitation with private rooms and suites, as well as high-end dining, Williams said. Sunterra, which currently operates a center in Boise, Idaho, expects to open its second on Oct. 1 in Independence.
“Missouri is our company’s entire focus right now. We’ve been really impressed with the communities in Missouri, and Springfield particularly,” Williams said. “The model we’ve instituted is just a real comfortable, homelike environment that’s really conducive to recovery and getting back home.”
Williams declined to disclose the cost of the 4935 S. National Ave. project, but a certificate of need approved in November by the Missouri Health Facilities Review Committee identifies the cost at $8.8 million. Sunterra also plans to build rehab centers in Joplin and O’Fallon.
Sunterra, a subsidiary of Idaho Falls-based Ball Ventures, hired Victor, Idaho, general contractor Headwaters Construction Co. and Salt Lake City-based Method Studio Inc. for the Springfield project comprising two wings and a central hub for clinicians. At capacity, the center will employ 50, Williams said.
Martin Property Management LLC approached Springfield City Council last year for a zoning change to allow new construction at Weaver and National. Martin Property transferred the property deed to Sunterra in February, according to Greene County recorder records.
Missouri State University’s science building, built in 1971 and formerly called Temple Hall, is being reconstructed and updated.