BOULDER CITY, Nev. - eTradeWire -- Boulder City Hospital, an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, will change provider types effective May 1, 2026, under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, from a Critical Access Hospital to a Rural Emergency Hospital. This change is designed to ensure that essential healthcare services remain available and sustainable within the community over time.

According to Thomas Maher, Chief Executive Officer, Boulder City Hospital, "As the only rural hospital in Nevada not supported by a taxing district, mining dollars, or a corporate health system, Boulder City Hospital remains committed to serving the healthcare needs of our community. This transition is not about reducing care—it's about preserving care. Converting to a Rural Emergency Hospital ensures that our community continues to have reliable emergency and outpatient services supported by financial stability today and into the future."

Impacted areas of the transition include the closure of inpatient areas, including the medical/surgical and geriatric behavioral health units, resulting in a layoff of 71 employees. The hospital is working closely with affected employees to explore internal transfer opportunities. It is also coordinating with the Nevada Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR) and the State of Nevada Rapid Response team for résumé-building workshops, career counseling, and job search assistance. Read more here: https://bchcares.org/rural-emergency-hospital/

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Boulder City Hospital will continue providing emergency and observation care, primary care and long term care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, as well as labs, radiology, and outpatient surgery and outpatient behavioral health care services. Patients requiring more than 24-hour observation care will be stabilized and transferred to a Level I/II trauma center for ongoing care.

Boulder City Hospital will host an informative community meeting on March 19, 2026, from 2pm to 4 pm PDT, at St. Andrew Roman Catholic Church, 1399 San Felipe Dr, Boulder City, NV 89005, in the multipurpose center.

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About Boulder City Hospital

Boulder City Hospital is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization and the only rural hospital in Nevada not supported by a taxing district, mining dollars, or a large corporate health system, and relies on the fundraising efforts of the Foundation to support our goals of serving the health and well-being of the residents of Boulder City.