Mercer step closer to nursing home sale

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Mercer step closer to nursing home sale

Originally Posted Online: Oct. 02, 2012, 11:03 pm
Last Updated: Oct. 02, 2012, 11:04 pm

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By Pam Berenger, pberenger@qconline.com

The sale of the Mercer County Nursing Home is one step closer to being final, according to Mercer County State's Attorney Greg McHugh.

Mr. McHugh told county board members Tuesday that he has learned the county's sale agreement with Genesis Health Systems has been cleared by the Illinois regulatory board and is on the docket for approval at the end of October.

A closing on the sale of the county nursing home and hospital is expected by the end of the year.

Mr. McHugh said a positive balance in the nursing home fund likely is because of Genesis's management and is theirs, just as a loss of money would be theirs and part of the sale. Genesis has made improvements at the nursing home, including plumbing updates and wiring for information technology.

The board on Tuesday also approved the sale of the Mercer County Airport to Garrett Lindell for $500,000. Mr. Lindell, airport manager for 11 years, was the lone bidder at a Sept. 15 auction.

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