Cumberland River Hospital Hoping To Reopen As Critical Access Hospital
Cumberland River Hospital hoping to reopen in Celina as a Critical Access Hospital, but what does that designation mean? Terry Hill is the Senior Advisor and Founder of the National Rural Health Resource Center. He said Critical Access Hospitals are specific in the maximum capacity of 25 beds and the way they are funded. “It […]
Potential Cumberland River Hospital Partner Working Well In Jellico
The healthcare management company Boa Vida showing interest in aiding the town of Celina with reopening its Cumberland River Hospital. The town of Jellico, Tennessee recently worked with the company on its own hospital. Jellico Mayor Dwight Osborn said the partnership began after the city became dissatisfied with its previous hospital manager. Osborn said after […]
Celina Plans To Submit Cumberland River Hospital Reopening Letter Of Intent
The City of Celina planning to submit a letter of intent to healthcare provider company Boa Vida. The company recently expressed interest in helping to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. Mayor Luke Collins said the group wants to ensure that the local community would be invested, so he proposed a compensation plan that would pay […]
Healthcare Group Expresses Interest In Reopening Cumberland River Hospital
A healthcare provider called Boa Vida has expressed interest in reopening the Cumberland River Hospital. Celina Mayor Luke Collins said the group wants to ensure that the local community would be invested, so he proposed a compensation plan that would pay the company to reopen the facility. “They just want to make sure that they […]
Contract Under Consideration Would Reopen Celina Facility As Hospital
A source closely involved in the Cumberland River Hospital contract negotiation confirms the agreement would reopen the facility as a hospital. The source said discussions involve a healthcare company with federal government ties. Negotiations are “very serious” and have been ongoing for several months. The source said more information should be publicly available in the […]
Cumberland River Hospital Has Been Maintained Since Closure
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he has not finalized a deal to sell the facility. Attorney William Birdwell gave an update on the contract negotiations to the Celina Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Birdwell represents the “group of individuals” interested in the hospital. Presley said he has maintained the facility since it closed […]
Attorney Confirms Contract To Reopen Cumberland River Hospital In The Works
A group of individuals is currently negotiating a contract to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. Attorney William Birdwell, who represents the party, gave a report to the Celina Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. “We want to reassure everyone that this is a real effort that is underway,” Birdwell said. “We expect good things to come […]
Three Clay Commissioners Against Giving Celina Funding To Purchase Hospital
Multiple Clay County Commissioners said they would not support funding to help Celina purchase the Cumberland River Hospital. Commissioner Parrish Wright said while the community does need the healthcare, he thinks the facility would not be profitable. “As far as the county helping to fund it, I don’t see that happening,” Parrish said. “I would […]
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Done Spending On Facility, Exploring Other Options
Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he will not invest any more money into the hospital facility. Florida-based healthcare company Braden Health visited the facility last week. The company said some $5 million worth of improvements are needed to meet standards. “I’m looking potentially at a hospice house, and then I also have two […]
Cumberland River Hospital Needs $5 Million Of Improvements To Open
A Florida-based healthcare company says the Cumberland River Hospital needs some $5 million of work before being operational. Braden Health Chief Compliance Officer Kyle Kopec toured the facility Tuesday. Kopec said the hospital is overvalued at the current $1.5 million asking price. “Essentially, obsolete equipment needs to be replaced,” Kopec said. “Mold needs to be […]
