Rock Regional Hospital, LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company filed under Chapter 11, a reorganization that lets it continue operating while restructuring debt. Operations will continue under court supervision during the process.
Rock Regional Hospital, LLC Files for Bankruptcy
On December 7, 2025, Kansas-based Rock Regional Hospital, LLC filed for bankruptcy. The petition was filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas. It was filed under Chapter 11, which means that the company hopes to continue operating during the bankruptcy.
Rock Regional Hospital, LLC operates a general acute-care hospital in Derby that offers imaging, surgical and emergency services. The facility lists imaging, surgical and emergency care among its services.
According to the voluntary petition, the hospital estimates $10 million–$50 million in assets and $50 million–$100 million in liabilities, and expects no funds will remain for unsecured creditors after administrative expenses. Through a Chapter 11 filing, the company will be able to solve this issue with a reorganization plan.
Operations will continue under court supervision, and the hospital’s finances will be managed under the bankruptcy court’s oversight. This way, the company can also avoid liquidation of its assets. Attorney David Thomas Prelle Eron will represent the company during the bankruptcy proceedings.
Bankruptcy Filing Details
The bankruptcy filing shows that the company owes 200-999 creditors. It also shows a significant assets-to-liabilities imbalance, which has resulted in this petition. Here are details of the bankruptcy filing:
- Filing Date: December 7, 2025
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 25-11362
- Estimated Assets: $10 million to $50 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $50 million to $100 million
- Reason for Filing: Financial distress that requires reorganization of the business under court supervision.
The filing shows that the company has submitted a list of its 20 largest unsecured creditors. It has also submitted an extensive list of all its creditors. However, the company has yet to submit many other documents needed for the bankruptcy filing.
Once the filing is complete, a reorganization plan will be created, which, once approved, will be implemented. Through this plan, the company will be able to repay its creditors on time. Meanwhile, it will also continue serving its patients and the community.
