Baltimore Health System to Shut Down Ellicott City Surgery Center

LifeBridge Health cites low procedure volumes as reason for closure, impacting 23 staff members.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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One of the largest health systems in the Greater Baltimore area, LifeBridge Health, is shutting down its Ellicott City Ambulatory Surgery Center in the coming months due to low patient volumes at the facility. The closure will result in 23 staff members being laid off, according to a filing with the Maryland Department of Labor's WARN log.

Why it matters

The closure of the Ellicott City surgery center reflects broader challenges facing healthcare providers, as they navigate shifting patient demand and utilization patterns, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision by LifeBridge Health underscores the need for healthcare systems to continuously evaluate their service offerings and facility footprint to align with evolving community needs.

The details

LifeBridge Health, which operates several hospitals and outpatient facilities in the Baltimore region, will be shutting down its Ellicott City Ambulatory Surgery Center located at 2850 N. Ridge Road. The closure is due to 'low procedure volumes' at the center, according to LifeBridge spokesperson Sharon Boston. As a result of the shutdown, 23 staff members will be laid off.

  • LifeBridge Health will close the Ellicott City Ambulatory Surgery Center in the next few months.

The players

LifeBridge Health

One of the largest health systems in the Greater Baltimore area, operating several hospitals and outpatient facilities.

Sharon Boston

Spokesperson for LifeBridge Health.

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What they’re saying

“We are working closely with the affected team members to identify job opportunities elsewhere within LifeBridge Health whenever possible.”

— Sharon Boston, Spokesperson (Baltimore Business Journal)

The takeaway

The closure of the Ellicott City surgery center by LifeBridge Health reflects the ongoing challenges facing healthcare providers as they adapt to shifting patient volumes and utilization patterns. This decision underscores the need for healthcare systems to continuously evaluate their service offerings and facility footprint to best meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.