Greenville, NC — A healthcare provider in eastern North Carolina is preparing to shut down a facility, resulting in more than 150 employees losing their jobs this spring.
According to a WARN notice filed with the state of North Carolina and first reported by WhatLayoff, ECU Health Home Health and Hospice plans to lay off 161 employees as part of a permanent closure of its location at 1005 W.H. Smith Blvd. in Greenville.
The filing indicates the layoffs are scheduled to take effect May 1, 2026, when the facility is expected to cease operations.
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice was submitted to notify state officials and employees of the upcoming job losses, as federal law requires certain employers to provide advance notice when large layoffs or closures are planned.
The Greenville facility provides home health and hospice services, supporting patients who require medical care and end-of-life support in their homes. With the closure, dozens of healthcare professionals, administrative staff and support workers are expected to be affected.
Officials have not publicly detailed the reasons behind the decision to permanently close the location, though the WARN notice confirms the layoffs are directly tied to the shutdown of the operation.
Healthcare systems across the United States have increasingly reevaluated service lines and facilities in recent years amid rising operational costs, staffing shortages and shifting healthcare delivery models. Industry analysts say home health and hospice programs can be particularly sensitive to reimbursement changes and staffing challenges.
Employees impacted by the closure may be eligible for workforce assistance programs through North Carolina, including job placement services and retraining opportunities.
Further details about the transition for patients currently receiving care through the Greenville program have not yet been publicly outlined.
More information is expected as the closure date approaches.
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