Steward Health Care transitions

Find resources and information for patients and employees affected by the closures of Carney Hospital in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer below. 

As part of the bankruptcy process, Steward Health Care in May 2024 announced plans to sell its hospitals in Massachusetts. Five of these hospitals received qualified bids and these hospitals have transitioned to the new operators. The hospitals are St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton, and Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, which are now part of Boston Medical Center; Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, and Morton Hospital in Taunton, which are now part of Brown University Health (previously Lifespan); and Holy Family Hospital with campuses in Methuen and Haverhill, which is now part of Lawrence General Hospital. 

On May 6, 2024, Steward filed for Chapter 11 protection in the state of Texas, where the company is headquartered. Chapter 11 provides a proven, orderly process for companies facing financial challenges – including hospitals – to address liabilities while continuing to operate and serve their various stakeholders (e.g. employees, patients, communities).

Commonwealth representatives have been in court throughout the process, advocating for the interests of the residents and communities of Massachusetts. The goals of the state have been to preserve access to safe care for patients and communities; to protect jobs for employees;and to maintain the stability of the health care ecosystem across Massachusetts.