There are many variables that affect a buyer’s decision regarding the perfect home.  Obviously, the appeal and price of the home are the  most important.  When it comes to the area around the house, what are the critical variables?  For many people, accessible and quality healthcare are a must have that cannot be compromised, especially in emergency situation .  Luckily for those searching for a home in the Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa and Queen Creek / San Tan Valley area, quality hospitals are a byproduct of the developing east valley infrastructure.   In the last 4 years, the east valley has seen four new hospitals open their doors.  Mercy Gilbert Medical Center opened in June 2006, Mesa’s Mountain Vista Medical Center opened July 2007,  Banner Gateway in Gilbert opened Sept. 2007, and Banner Ironwood in Pinal County is scheduled to open in November of 2010, even though it was finished Fall of 2009.

Award Winning Hospitals East Valley Hospitals close to Active Adult Communities

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. part of the Catholic Healthcare West located at the intersection of the 202 freeway and Val Vista Road in  Gilbert.  Less than 3 years after opening, it expanded to the current total bed count of 212, and is considered Gilbert’s largest hospital.  In 2008, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center was ranked 9th among large Arizona businesses with more than 250 employees as one of the “Best Places to Work in the Valley”. Other accolades garnered by this Gilbert hospital include the No. 1 Small Size Acute Care Hosptial – Arizona Business Magazine’s Ranking Arizona according to the 2007 and 2008 Ranking Arizona Business Poll.  It ranked as the No. 1 Healing Hospital(TM) in the Nation – Baptist Healing Trust  which recognizes hospitals that have made a commitment to Radical Loving Care that focuses on caring for the caregivers. Easily accessible from the 202 freeway, it provides easy access to Gilbert, Queen Creek, Chandler and Mesa residents.

Homes close to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Mountain Vista Medical Center in Mesa is located north of the US60 freeway near the intersection of Southern Ave. and Crismon Road. The Mountain Vista Medical Center has earned 5 star ratings by HealthGrades in Cardiology Services, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Coronary Interventional Procedures,  and Treatment of Heart Failure resulting in being ranked Top 10% in the nation for Cardiac Care in 2010.   This 178 bed facility is convenient to Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon.

Mountain Vista Medical Center is very accessible to active adult age restricted communities in Mesa such as Leisure World, Fountain of the Sun and Sunland Village.

Homes near Mountain Vista Medical Center

Banner Gateway Medical Center  in Gilbert opened in Sept. 2007 and is located  south of the US60 on Higley Rd. I will always remember this hospital since I was a patient in November of 2008 when I had a kidney stone.  I remember asking the nurse who was a mother  if she had ever had a kidney stone and she replied, “Yes, and I prefer childbirth any day!”  I was never happier than when I saw them put in the IV with mass amounts of pain killer.

In Dec. 2009, the announcement was made that Banner Health and the University of Texas Cancer Center will establish the M.D. Anderson Banner Cancer Center on the campus of Banner Gateway Medical Center.   M.D. Anderson has been a leader for nearly 70 years in the cancer treatment through clincial research, education, prevention, and exploring novel treatments.  It also has more National Cancer Institute funded studies than any other cancer fighting organization.  It is scheduled to open in 2011.

The Banner Gateway Medical Center is close to a very popular active adult 55+ community;  Trilogy at Power Ranch.   Available Homes for Sale in Trilogy at Power Ranch. 

Homes near Banner Gateway Medical Center

Banner Ironwood in Pinal County is scheduled to open its door in November of 2010.  Initially, this medical center will create 300 jobs when it opens, and many thousands at full build out of the campus.  The first phase will include 220,000 sq.ft.  with a full service Emergency Department, 36 in-patient beds,  and a focus on general and intensive care, obstetrics and surgery.  It will be based on a design concept similar to two other Banner faciliites;  Banner Gateway and Banner Estrella medical centers.  At final build out the capacity would increase significantly, up to 500 beds.   Banner Ironwood finds itself extremely close to retirement communities such as Solera by Del Webb on Hunt Highway in Pinal county.   Homes for Sale in Solera at Johnson Ranch

Homes close to Banner Ironwood in Pinal County

East valley hospitals in Gilbert, Mesa and Pinal county are providing high quality medical care and improve the quality of life for its residents.  For updates on available homes in the east valley near hospitals, please click on e-mail me available homes for sale near east valley hospitals.  More information can be found at Gilbert Chandler Home Search.  For the quickest response, call me at 480-326-8571.