2026 federal funding termination

In April 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services notified Laurel Ridge that its Medicare provider agreement would terminate effective April 30, 2026, citing failure to substantially comply with federal health and safety participation requirements. Texas Public Radio and Public Health Watch reported that the action followed state and federal scrutiny, immediate-jeopardy findings, and three patient deaths in 2025 (CMS notice, Texas Public Radio, Public Health Watch).