A nursing home with over half a century of history in Knox County will close it’s doors this spring.The Care Center of Abingdon announced today through a news release that they will cease operations no later than Mar. 31.
They say it was a “difficult decision” for the Board of Directors of Unlimited Development, the company that owns the Care Center.
But they say the decision came because of “changing “federal physical plant requirements” and “inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates”.
Joe Coulter, a representative of Unlimited Development says the home has enjoyed “tremendous support from the community” and had a “wonderful volunteer program.”
But he adds that small rural based homes are having difficulties remaining viable.
They say they are assisting and advising residents in securing alternative placement.
WGIL will provide more details as they become available.
