Deep financial losses have forced the closure of Northridge Medical Center in Commerce, according to the hospital's parent company.
George Hunt with Ethica Health & Retirement Communities told Georgia Health News the hospital has lost $5 million each year over the past three years; the company predicts a $4 million loss this year. Ethica purchased Northridge in 2014.
Amy Abel, Communications Director for Northridge, said 78 employees will be impacted by the closure.
"NMC is working closely with impacted staff members to support them during the transition and assist with identifying alternative employment options in the area which includes the available opportunities at Northridge Health & Rehabilitation," Abel said in an email statement.
Abel said demand for services at the hospital has been on the decline in the past year, even with COVID-19 activity. She confirmed the hospital has not offered surgical services since 2018, and in fact, there were no inpatients at the 90-bed hospital on Thursday.
"We are confident the closure of NMC will not have an adverse impact on patients’ access to acute care, as there are numerous resources in the area, offering a wide variety of acute care and services," Abel said.
The final day of business at Northridge Medical Center will be Oct. 31.
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