Healthcare in Schenectady
Ellis Medicine is the sole provider of acute hospital care in Schenectady County, a real, substantial 438-bed system, following the 2024 sale of the former St. Clare's Hospital site.
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Learn moreA real, substantial single-system provider
Ellis Medicine, a 438-bed community and teaching healthcare system, operates Ellis Hospital, McClellan Street Health Center, Bellevue Woman's Center, and the Medical Center of Clifton Park.
A real, disclosed facility closure
The former St. Clare's Hospital campus was sold by Ellis Medicine in August 2024 and is being redeveloped into a 250-unit apartment complex -- no longer an active hospital.
Albany as a broader regional backup
For care beyond Ellis Medicine's own scope, Albany's broader Capital Region hospital network sits a short, practical drive away.
Key takeaways
- Ellis Medicine is the real, sole acute-care provider in Schenectady County -- a substantial 438-bed system.
- The former St. Clare's Hospital site is no longer an active hospital, sold in 2024 for apartment redevelopment.
- Albany's broader hospital network offers real, nearby backup for care beyond Ellis Medicine's scope.
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