Paulding County Hospital Provides Update on Fitness Center & Rehabilitation Expansion Project
Construction continues to make steady progress on the Paulding County Hospital Fitness Center and Rehabilitation Expansion Project, with hospital officials sharing an update on the work that has taken place since groundbreaking ceremonies were held in November 2025.
The expansion was launched to address growing patient demand and provide additional space for rehabilitation services. Over the past several years, Paulding County Hospital has experienced a substantial increase in patient volume as healthcare services across the region have evolved, creating a need for larger and more specialized treatment areas.
Recent construction photos show the new addition taking shape on the east side of the hospital. Exterior work includes the installation of brickwork, framing and weatherproofing, while inside, crews have completed much of the structural framing and utility work for the new rehabilitation and fitness spaces.
When complete, the project will provide a dedicated therapy gym designed to support Physical, Occupational, Speech and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation services. The expansion will also allow the hospital to better utilize existing space within the facility and reduce congestion that previously required some therapy-related activities to be conducted in temporary areas.
A key feature of the project is a separate entrance for fitness center members. The design will allow individuals using the fitness center to access the facility more conveniently, particularly during evening hours, without entering through the main hospital. Therapy patients will continue to enter through the hospital’s main entrance. The new addition will also include updated exercise equipment areas, patient amenities and a walking track.
Hospital leadership has noted that the project represents an investment in the future of local healthcare and is intended to ensure residents continue to have access to high-quality rehabilitation and wellness services close to home.
Construction remains ongoing as crews continue work on both the exterior and interior portions of the expansion. Hospital officials say the project will provide additional capacity and modernized space to help meet the healthcare and wellness needs of Paulding County residents for years to come.
