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23-05-2025
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Elizabeth Church Manor up for sale by United Methodist Homes
TOWN OF DICKINSON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – United Methodist Homes is selling its Elizabeth Church Campus as it pursues a new strategic mission. The senior living non-profit is in the process of selling the 60-year-old facility to Comprehensive Care Capital, a for-profit healthcare company. The campus on Upper Front Street in the Town of Dickinson has 121 skilled nursing beds, 52 assisted living beds and 29 independent living beds and includes both Elizabeth Church Manor and Saint Louise Manor. The sale aligns with United Methodist Homes' transition away from skilled nursing while enhancing its offerings in independent and assisted senior living. Earlier this week, UMH announced the closure of the James G Johnston Memorial Nursing Home, which is part of its Hilltop Campus in Johnson City. United Methodist Homes expects some of the JGJ nursing home patients to transfer to Elizabeth Church. The sale was first agreed to last spring and is currently undergoing a lengthy state approval process. No word on when it will be complete. United Methodist Homes says the decision to sell Elizabeth Church was difficult. It says it plans to expand its services in assisted living, independent living, wellness programs, care navigation and home and community based services. Vestal senior appointed to Naval Academy Elizabeth Church Manor up for sale by United Methodist Homes East Meredith man indicted on 8 counts of child sex abuse NYSP announces Memorial Day weekend driving crackdown Broome County receives $750k to support domestic violence survivors Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-05-2025
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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.
