ABOUT
GH Phipps is proud to have partnered with Healthpeak Properties and BHDP Architecture on the new Galen College of Nursing campus in Aurora, Colorado. This 76,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility supports Galen’s mission to elevate nursing education and workforce development across the country.
Purpose-built for hands-on learning, the building provides modern instructional spaces, high-fidelity simulation labs, and collaborative environments where students can gain the skills needed to thrive in today’s healthcare landscape. The facility is also home to the HCA Healthcare Center for Clinical Advancement, a training hub that further strengthens the pipeline of skilled caregivers entering the workforce.
Galen College of Nursing’s Aurora campus marks the institution’s 19th location nationwide, joining a growing network dedicated to addressing the national nursing shortage. Backed by HCA Healthcare—the largest employer of nurses in the U.S.—Galen offers students robust academic programs and unparalleled career opportunities post-graduation.
With its strategic location in Aurora’s medical district, this new campus brings a dynamic educational presence to Colorado while reinforcing GH Phipps’ commitment to building spaces that serve and support our communities for generations to come.
FACTS
- Location: Aurora, CO
- Client: Healthpeak Properties
- Year Completed: 2025
- Size: 76,500 SF
- Cost: $39.9 Million
- Architect: BHDP Architecture
