Crozer Chester Medical Center (Credit: Crozer Health Facebook) Photographer: Laurence Kesterson http://www.lkesterson.com
Crozer Health, a key healthcare provider in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is set to wind down its operations after its owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, announced plans to file closure notices.
This decision follows the conclusion of Crozer Health's receivership, which expired last Friday.
FTI Consulting, which managed Crozer Health's finances during the receivership, released the following statement on Monday:
"As of April 18, 2025, the receivership of Crozer Health has ended. Today, Prospect Medical Holdings will file closure notices and begin the process of winding down Crozer Health and all of its operations. As Court appointed receiver, we are disappointed an alternative resolution and sale could not be reached. Any questions regarding the closure—including the transitioning of patients and future of Crozer Health's affected employees—should be directed to Prospect Medical Holdings.
We are thankful to all those who came forward and offered potential solutions to sustain operations, as well as the patients who put their trust in Crozer Health and the dedicated employees who have continued to show up at work leading up to and throughout this process to provide the care and comfort patients need."
Crozer Health operates several facilities, including Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, serving hundreds of thousands of residents in the region. The closure will significantly impact healthcare access in Delaware County.
This development comes after previous efforts to secure a long-term solution to keep the health system operational.
In March, officials announced a temporary agreement to maintain services at Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital. The Foundation for Delaware County, along with other stakeholders, had worked to secure funding and explore options for a permanent nonprofit owner. However, these efforts ultimately did not result in a sustainable path forward.
As the wind-down process begins, patients and employees are advised to direct inquiries to Prospect Medical Holdings for information on transitioning care and employment matters.
