SRMC has been renamed Sumner Community Hospital, sold to RHG-C for $3.85 million
Editor’s note — The following is a press release released by the administration of the Sumner Regional Medical Center.
Submitted to Sumner Newscow — The sale of Sumner Regional Medical Center in Wellington to RHG-C in Gladstone, Mo. for nearly $3.85 million was completed on November 19, 2018. The facility will be renamed Sumner Community Hospital.
Larry Arthur, CEO of RHG-C, has over 40 years of experience in rural hospital development. Mr. Arthur stated:
“Our company looks forward to serving and working with the people of Sumner County and Wellington. Our priority is to offer the highest quality healthcare attainable.” Les Dean, Administrator of Sumner Community Hospital noted “I am excited about the transaction and what it will mean to the long-term survivability of our hospital as well as our ability to recruit nurses and other valuable employees.”
RHG-C and the hospital have been in discussions for over a year and with the assistance of the USDA were able to close on the transaction. Current SRMC administrator Les Dean noted:
“I want to thank each and every one of you for your patience, positivity and encouragement over the past year, as we have worked through the sale process together.”
RHGC and its partners have worked with over 800 hospitals in 42 states, a large percentage being rural providers. RHGC was founded to help keep health care accessible to rural communities through professional management and access to capital. RHG leaders have extensive experience developing and operating hospitals in rural settings.
