Adjacency to Major Hospitals or Academic Medical Centers
Being located near flagship hospitals significantly increases demand for outpatient and ancillary services
- Attracts independent specialists, imaging labs, and therapy centers seeking patient referrals
- Providers benefit from shared patient traffic, staff convenience, and emergency backup
- Leasing demand rises for MOBs within 0.5–1 mile of hospital campuses
- Healthcare developers often cluster near teaching hospitals due to steady patient volume
Proximity to Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) and Urgent Care
Sites near outpatient surgical and urgent care facilities experience higher demand for follow-up care
- Specialists such as dermatologists, orthopedic rehab, and pain management seek nearby locations
- Pharmacies, diagnostic imaging, and physical therapy thrive near ASCs
- Patients prefer convenience and parking ease post-procedure or same-day consultation
- Lower-barrier medical zones often support denser outpatient activity than full hospitals
Positioning Within Designated Medical Districts
Municipalities may designate formal medical districts to support healthcare clustering and infrastructure
- Encourages co-location of clinics, labs, housing, and support retail in a walkable zone
- Zoning overlays or development incentives improve approval speed and design flexibility
- Higher land values and occupancy rates reflect demand density in medical corridors
- Transit access and parking allowances often optimized for patient turnover
Synergy with Senior Living, Rehab, or Wellness Nodes
Land near senior housing or rehabilitation centers supports allied healthcare demand
- Sites within 1–2 miles of assisted living or skilled nursing homes attract specialists in geriatrics, vision, or cardiology
- Demand rises for pharmacy, audiology, in-home care services, and wound treatment centers
- Co-locating near wellness facilities or fitness centers promotes preventative and recovery services
- Mixed-use health and wellness zones benefit from shared clientele and cross-referrals
