AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT AVAMERE HEALTH SERVICES

Wilsonville, Oregon-based Avamere Health Services, a post-acute health care manager of nursing homes and assisted living communities, announced that it will conduct a reduction in force prior to exiting the skilled nursing business and transitioning its Oregon long-term care facilities to other providers as it focuses future investment and growth on senior housing communities and home-based services.

The business exit will impact 129 employees with phased layoffs starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until its personnel goals are reached.

According to a company spokesperson, "The layoffs are part of Avamere’s plan to exit the skilled nursing business that provides around-the-clock medical and rehabilitation care. As other companies take over the facilities, Avamere will no longer need as many headquarters employees to handle payroll, accounting, human resources, and other back-office work"

This strategic shift will allow Avamere to expand and deepen investment in its senior housing portfolio. The company’s senior housing strategy will continue to center on choice, connection, wellness, and elevated resident experience, helping older adults age on their own terms with the support they need."

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT WELLSTAR HEALTH SYSTEM

Marietta, Georgia-based Wellstar Health System, a nonprofit healthcare organization, announced a cost-cutting initiative and a 2% reduction in force.

The reduction will affect 761 employees, including shared service, administrative, and corporate positions.

According to a company statement, "As a non-profit health system, Wellstar has a responsibility to regularly evaluate how we operate so we can continue to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Following a comprehensive review of our organization, we made the difficult decision to implement workforce reductions that impact our corporate and shared services functions, as well as certain administrative roles within Wellstar Medical Group. Our frontline care team roles were not impacted. These changes will help us simplify our structure, clarify roles, strengthen accountability, and move decision-making closer to the people who care for patients, while positioning Wellstar for continued long-term sustainable growth. Our mission has not changed, and our patients will continue to receive the same compassionate, high-quality care they expect from Wellstar."

"This impacts 761 employees, or about 2% of our more than 35,000 employees. Each area was evaluated individually based on its role in supporting patient care, opportunities to improve effectiveness and alignment with how we will operate going forward. As a result, the level of impact varies by department. Additionally, these decisions were shaped by analysis of industry benchmarks."

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?

AM I NEXT? NO LOVE AT UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania-based Universal Health Services, one of the largest and most respected integrated hospital management companies, including 340 inpatient behavioral health facilities, has announced a mass reduction in force at its San Antonio-based Laurel Ridge Treatment Center, a 330-bed behavioral health facility, due to patient health and safety concerns.

The reduction in force will impact 648 employees with a scheduled layoff date of June 26, 2026.

The layoffs follow a notice from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which terminated its Medicare provider agreement and will not pay for services provided to residents admitted on or after April 30, 2026.

A UHS spokesperson noted, “CMS recently notified Laurel Ridge that its Medicare provider agreement will be terminated effective April 30, 2026. We are deeply disappointed by this outcome and recognize the significant impact it will have on our dedicated team members and the communities we serve. As a result of this regulatory action, we must implement a workforce reduction. Support resources are being provided to impacted employees during this transition period, including career fairs.”

In 2024, the facility’s CEO, Jacob Cuellar, was arrested on charges of sexually abusing a juvenile.

Change is constant, and it's coming. There will always be a tomorrow, no matter how much you may try to ignore it. There are no guarantees in life, nor promises of a bright future. We see good people being laid off through no fault of their own. Just because something terrible hasn't happened yet doesn't mean it won't. It can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. No one is guaranteed to wake up tomorrow and still have a job by evening. While many employees can read the writing on the wall, why do most assume it’s targeted at someone else? Are you now wondering, Am I Next?