On May 6, 2024, Steward Health Care which operates eight hospitals in Massachusetts announced it filed for protection under Chapter 11 bankruptcy laws to address its financial difficulties while determining a future course for its hospitals.
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Steward Health Care transitions
On July 26, 2024, Steward Health Care announced plans to close Carney Hospital (Carney) in Dorchester and Nashoba Valley Medical Center (Nashoba Valley) in Ayer. Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center both closed August 31, 2024.
As required as part of the closure process, Steward submitted closure plans to the Department of Public Health (DPH). These plans are intended to address how essential medical services will be maintained in the communities after the facilities are closed.
A call center has been set up to respond to questions about Steward-related issues.
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Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. E.T. (excluding Massachusetts holidays)
Closures of Carney and Nashoba Valley
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.
Other Steward Health Care facilities
Steward Health Care in May had announced it plans to sell its hospitals in Massachusetts. Five of these hospitals received qualified bids, and will be transition to the new operators. These hospitals that will remain open and operational are: St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton; Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton; Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River; Morton Hospital in Taunton; and Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and Haverhill.
Latest news
- October 1, 2024 - New chapter for health care in Massachusetts to begin with Steward’s exit
- September 27, 2024 - Governor Healey seizes St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center to keep hospital open
- September 25, 2024 - Healey-Driscoll administration announces working groups focused on ensuring health care in communities impacted by Steward closures
- September 5, 2024 - Governor Healey condemns Steward CEO Ralph de la Torre’s refusal to testify before Senate Committee
- August 29, 2024 - Governor Healey announces agreements for Lifespan to acquire Saint Anne’s, Morton Hospitals and Lawrence General to acquire Holy Family
- August 16, 2024 - Governor Healey announces actions to save remaining Steward hospitals
- August 15, 2024 - Governor Healey demands Steward pay severance for Carney and Nashoba Hospital workers
About the Chapter 11 process
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 remained the same: 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.
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