What is being proposed at Saint Anne's Hospital at 795 Middle Street?

A 6,200 GSF build-out of previously approved shell space to add an electrophysiology lab and support space.

How much will the project cost after this proposed change?

The total maximum capital expenditure will increase by $8,750,000 to $30,309,477 (May 2026 dollars).

Will this project change patient services or prices?

The applicant does not anticipate any changes to the existing patient panel or service prices.

Who is filing the request for this change?

Lifespan of Massachusetts, Inc. is filing the Significant Change to the DoN on behalf of Saint Anne's Hospital.

Public Hearing — 795 Middle Street, Fall River, MA

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Lifespan of Massachusetts seeks approval from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to build out 6,200 GSF of previously approved shell space at Saint Anne's Hospital (795 Middle Street, Fall River), adding an electrophysiology lab and increasing total project cost to $30,309,477.

Key Takeaways

Requesting Significant Change to Determination of Need (DoN) approval
Will build out 6,200 GSF for an electrophysiology lab
Project cost increases by $8,750,000 to $30,309,477 (May 2026 dollars)
No anticipated change to patient panel or service prices

Published: May 18, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Fall River
Address: 795 Middle Street, Fall River, MA · 2 filings

Research context

2 filings at this address 2 public hearing notices in Fall River (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Monitor DPH filing and public notice
Watch the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the formal Significant Change filing and any public comment opportunities.
2
Contact the applicant for details
Reach out to Lifespan of Massachusetts, Inc. or Saint Anne's Hospital for more project information; applicant principal is Lifespan of Massachusetts, Inc., 167 Point Street, Providence, RI 02903.
3
Prepare comments for DPH review
If you are a member of the public or an agency, prepare comments once DPH posts the DoN amendment for public review (check DPH timelines).

Frequently asked questions

What is being proposed at Saint Anne's Hospital at 795 Middle Street?: A 6,200 GSF build-out of previously approved shell space to add an electrophysiology lab and support space.
How much will the project cost after this proposed change?: The total maximum capital expenditure will increase by $8,750,000 to $30,309,477 (May 2026 dollars).
Will this project change patient services or prices?: The applicant does not anticipate any changes to the existing patient panel or service prices.
Who is filing the request for this change?: Lifespan of Massachusetts, Inc. is filing the Significant Change to the DoN on behalf of Saint Anne's Hospital.

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Legal terms in this notice

Determination of Need (DoN): A state review process required for certain health care capital projects to assess need and community impact.
Significant Change: A requested modification to an already approved DoN that requires additional state review and approval.
Gross Square Feet (GSF): Total floor area of a building, including all spaces measured to the exterior walls.
Maximum Capital Expenditure (MCE): The total approved dollar limit for capital spending on a project, in specified dollar-year terms.

Full Notice Text

795 Middle Street
LEGAL NOTICE
Public Announcement Concerning a Proposed Health Care Project
Lifespan of Massachusetts, Inc. (the “Applicant”), with a principal place of business at 167 Point Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, intends to file a request on behalf of Saint Anne's Hospital, located at 795 Middle Street, Fall River, MA 02721 (the “Hospital”) with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for a Significant Change to Determination of Need (5-3C08) (“DoN”). The DoN was for new construction and renovation of a three-story building on the Hospital's main campus including 11,476 gross square feet (GSF) of shell space (“Project”). The Applicant now requests approval to build out 6,200 GSF of the previously approved shell space to accommodate one electrophysiology lab and support space (“Proposed Project”). The costs associated with the Proposed Project will increase the total value of the Project by $8,750,000, for a total maximum capital expenditure (MCE) of $30,309,477 (May 2026 dollars). The Applicant does not anticipate any price or service impacts on the Applicant's existing patient panel as a result of the Proposed Project.
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FRHN 05/18/2026

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Notice

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Lifespan of Massachusetts seeks state approval to build out 6,200 GSF of previously approved shell space at Saint Anne's Hospital for an electrophysiology lab, increasing the project's cost by $8,750,000 to a $30,309,477 maximum capital expenditure.

May 18, 2026Public HearingFall River