Community Health Network & Lifepoint Behavioral Health Form Joint Venture To Build Two New Behavioral Health Hospitals In Central Indiana

Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, formed a joint venture partnership to build and operate two new 120-bed inpatient behavioral health hospitals in central Indiana, targeting the greater Indianapolis area. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed.

The partners anticipate construction for new facilities will begin in early 2026. Upon completion, Lifepoint Behavioral Health will manage day-to-day operations for the free-standing hospitals, which will fold seamlessly into the current Community Fairbanks Behavioral Health continuum of care.

In September 2024, the partners had announced their intention to create greater . . .