Infirmary Health Plans Spanish Fort Regional Operations Center in Former Kohl’s Building
By Isabella Gomez
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
July 2, 2026
SPANISH FORT, Ala. The former home of a Kohl’s store in a shopping center off US Highway 98 will soon live on after being developed into a new facility for Infirmary Health.
According to local property records, Infirmary Health is purchasing the approximately 86,000-square-foot former Kohl’s building at Spanish Fort Town Center with plans to turn the property into a regional operations and support facility serving South Alabama.
Spanish Fort Mayor Brad Bass said that the “Spanish Fort Town Center continues to evolve, and we are excited to welcome Infirmary Health with this major investment that will create jobs, expand access to quality healthcare closer to home, and bring new energy to this important commercial corridor,”.
“Infirmary Health’s presence will increase activity within the center and help attract additional retailers, restaurants and complementary businesses that support long-term growth and benefit residents, employees and patients alike.”
Joe Stough, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Infirmary Health, said, “The facility will provide space to support a variety of systemwide functions and help strengthen our ability to serve communities throughout South Alabama as our healthcare network continues to expand.”
The center already is home to D.R. Horton’s regional headquarters and office operations located in the former JCPenney building.
Infirmary Health’s and D.R. Horton’s investments are transforming a portion of the town center into a business park.
“This project demonstrates the strength of Baldwin County’s economy and our ability to attract continued investment from major regional employers,” said Lee Lawson, president and CEO of Baldwin Alliance. “Infirmary Health’s decision to expand its operations in Baldwin County reflects confidence in our workforce, location and business environment.”
The Eastern Shore region continues to grow and attract diverse commercial businesses, retail and residential communities.
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