Conceptual Rendering courtesy of NC Children's Hospital 

Big things are happening around the new, luxury Rainforest Estates community, making this gorgeous neighborhood even more appealing to potential homebuyers. Apex is thrilled to welcome the North Carolina Children’s Health Campus, and it will sit just four miles away from Rainforest Estates. In a landmark partnership, both UNC Health and Duke Health will collaborate on a facility that will benefit families, local residents, and the wider community in multiple ways. The NC Children’s Health Campus is set to offer high-end pediatric care and countless employment opportunities while boosting the lifestyle of those in the Triangle area.

For residents of the upscale Rainforest Estates community, access to this sprawling campus will be quick and convenient–a necessity when quality healthcare for the littlest members of our families is a must.  

Spanning nearly 250 acres, the NC Children’s Health Campus will include: 

• A 500-bed, freestanding children’s hospital, the first of its kind in the Carolinas. 
• A dedicated outpatient care center for children. 
• A behavioral health center with over 100 beds for children and adolescents in need of specialized mental-health support.
• An entire research and education wing, backed by the innovative medical schools of UNC and Duke.
• Integration into the Veridea mixed-use development, a community hub that will welcome shops, restaurants, offices, a college campus, research space, and more. 

Why Apex? There are many growing towns in the Triangle, but the imaginative team behind NC Children’s Health Campus chose Apex for several key reasons: 

• Accessibility: The campus and children’s hospital will be located at a major intersection (US-1 & NC 540) and adjacent to NC-55. This will allow families easy access from all directions. 
• Room for Growth: With nearly 250 acres, the space is perfect for the hospital’s initial footprint while allowing plenty of room for expansion. 
• Alignment with the Local Vision: Apex is among the fastest-growing towns in Wake County. The NC Children’s Health Campus perfectly matches Apex’s long-term vision as it increases work, retail, education, and residential opportunities. 
• Academic Proximity: Sitting between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill gives Apex access to the region’s major medical schools and research institutions. The campus will easily draw from the area's top pediatric talent while encouraging collaboration between institutions.
   

Enhanced Pediatric Care, Close to Home! Families in the Triangle will no longer need to rely solely on pediatric wings of adult hospitals or travel out of state for highly specialized care.

• Children with complex medical or surgical needs will have local access to a dedicated hospital designed just for them. 
• Every aspect of NC Children’s Health Campus, from the environment to staffing to clinical processes and beyond, will be designed with a pediatric focus.
• Behavioral Health Services for children and teens is a critical yet underserved area. This premier facility will change that with a dedicated child/adolescent behavioral health unit. 
• The presence of outpatient and research services ensures that care for children reaches beyond initial treatment by being forward-looking and preventive.

An Injection of Economic Uplift: This campus will be more than a traditional healthcare facility; it will be a major economic engine. Once opened, NC Children’s Health Campus anticipates bringing approximately 8,000 direct jobs to Apex and Wake County. Before that, construction alone will involve tens of thousands of workers, injecting billions into labor income. 

• Employment opportunities will include a wide range of roles, including clinical opportunities, support services, research roles, and administrative positions. 
• Ancillary businesses, such as retail, dining, hospitality, and real estate, thrive around major health campuses, creating a positive ripple effect on local economies.
• Stronger tax base and investment possibilities will translate into improvements in schools, infrastructure, parks, and more.

Lifestyle and Real Estate Benefits will abound at all economic levels, including the luxury home market. 

• Veridea will house the NC Children’s Health Campus as it positions itself as an amenity-rich, mixed-use environment with offices, retail, education, and wellness spaces. 
• The hospital’s campus will increase the long-term value of surrounding neighborhoods, including Rainforest Estates, as greater demand for high-end, custom-designed homes trends upward. 
• For families, the perk of living in a community that offers top-tier pediatric care, strong employment prospects, beautiful green spaces, and intentional growth is a game-changer. 

Community and Regional Impact: Beyond Apex proper, NC Children’s Health Campus will serve a wide region. 

• Families across North Carolina will benefit from the dedicated children’s hospital as it reduces the travel burden and stress during urgent or complex medical situations.
• The regional healthcare landscape will be elevated as the campus attracts top talent, provides opportunities for essential research, and earns its status as a pediatric center of excellence.
• For local events, partnerships, and philanthropy, the presence of a children’s hospital means more community engagement focused on pediatric health and wellness.

The NC Children’s Health Campus is not just about bricks and mortar–it’s about connecting care, community growth, and lifestyle. For the future residents of Rainforest Estates, living so close to a facility of this scale and purpose will be an amazing opportunity. Rainforest Estates will provide residents with luxury homes within the area’s beautiful countryside and all just a short drive away from the future of children’s medical care. 

Reach out to the team at Rainforest Estates today to secure your homesite and start designing your dream home today!