$35 million donation, the largest in JMC’s history, earmarked to support Patient Care Tower
January 8, 2026 – Yesterday, Jupiter Medical Center announced a transformative $35 million philanthropic gift from Tim and Jayne Donahue, marking the largest gift in the independent, not-for-profit hospital’s history and a milestone for health care in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. The funds are earmarked to support the regional medical center’s new Patient Care Tower. The $135 million building is on the hospital’s main campus at 1210 S. Old Dixie Highway and is scheduled to open later this month. As the lead gift, the tower has been named in their honor. The Tim and Jayne Donahue Patient Care Tower signage was unveiled at the ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 7, marking a historic moment for the institution.
“On behalf of our patients, medical staff, and the entire community, we are profoundly grateful to Tim and Jayne Donahue for this historic investment,” said Amit Rastogi, MD, MHCM, President and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center, while making the announcement during a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the Tower. “Their donation accelerates our vision to expand access to exceptional care, strengthens our specialty programs, and honors the promise that every patient deserves the highest-quality health care close to home.”
The 92-bed, five-story facility will expand the hospital’s inpatient capacity, bringing its total to 340 beds. Additionally, the Tower is organized by medical specialties, featuring state-of-the-art oncology and cardiovascular floors, as well two dedicated orthopedic floors, each with rehabilitation services. This care delivery model has been shown to result in the best possible outcomes, as the clinical teams on the floors encompassing doctors, nurses, specialists, and beyond—will be specifically trained to care for these patients. The Tower also features a high-tech Clinical Simulation Center dedicated to providing hands on training, skills development, teamwork, communications testing, workflows and new technology to promote innovation and ensure the highest levels of patient safety. The building sits adjacent to a newly opened five-story parking pavilion…