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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home to close in July
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – United Methodist Homes has made the 'very difficult decision' of closing a Johnson City nursing home, which has been in operation since 1974, this summer. The Executive leadership of United Methodist Homes' Hilltop Campus told News 34 that the 27 current residents of James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home will have to find alternate housing as of 'tentatively' July 19, 2025, which meets the required 60-day notice for residents. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for United Methodist Homes, Betsy Vannatta, says the leadership is working closely with families and residents to help them find new facilities to reside. 'Each and every resident and their families will be guided through the process and will be assisted in securing a new housing option as residents and their families are, and will continue to be UMH's top priority. The staff are equally valued and a priority and it is the goal of UMH to retain and reposition as many staff as possible. They are working closely with staff members to identify other employment opportunities within the organization,' Vannatta said. JGJ Memorial has been caring for Broome County seniors and those in need for over 50 years. CEO of UMH, Brian Picchini, says the reasoning for the closure is due to financial strain brought on by the 'insufficient Medicaid Program reimbursement available for nursing home services,' particularly in Broome County, where the number of Medicaid-eligible seniors is higher than usual. 'Essentially, the inadequate reimbursement rate system has not kept pace with the rising cost of care. Therefore, it has been determined the best course of action is to cease operations at JGJ,' Vannatta said. Vannatta did note that the closure is specifically to the nursing home facility, which does not affect the independent and assisted living operations on the Hilltop Campus. 'We remain committed to providing seniors a safe, secure community where they can continue to have access to the care and services needed when the time comes. While we regret the need to cease operation of our nursing home, we are forward looking and have plans to enhance ourcommunity by expanding resident access to wellness and preventative care programs and expand services in other areas which we believe will not only be successful in meeting resident needs, but will better match resident preferences,' stated Ron Patti, Chief Operating Officer. Vannatta says the nursing home will remain open and operational until they 'have successfully secured placement for each and every resident.' Village could use eminent domain on Pope Leo XIV's childhood home, attorney says SUNY Leaders outline priorities in State of the University Address Zeldin slams Whitehouse in heated exchange: Americans 'put President Trump in office because of people like you' Trump confronts South African president over claims of 'white genocide' Mace files resolution to expel McIver over ICE assault charges Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Pierre woman charged with Medicaid fraud
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – A Pierre woman faces six felony counts for allegedly defrauding over $588,000 from the South Dakota Medicaid Program in federal and state funds. A news release from the Attorney General's office said Sharon Laraye Monson, 48, is accused of stealing the money as the owner of At Home Nursing in Pierre. The charges occur from May 1, 2018, to Jan. 1, 2024. Second lawsuit filed against former Canton Township treasurer Monson is charged with three counts of unlawfully obtaining benefits or payments from a medical assistance program, and one count each of aggravated grand theft, perjury to obtain state benefits, and failure to keep necessary records upon which Medicaid claim is based. She faces a combined maximum prison or county jail sentence of 42 years if found guilty of all six charges. According to the news release, the South Dakota Medicaid Fraud Control Unit receives 75% of its funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under a grant award for $1,002,576. The remaining 25% is financed by the State of South Dakota, totaling $334,188 for the 2025 federal fiscal year. Sioux Falls march attracts hundreds Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
