Financial reports this month outlined how the facility could shape its budget issues by 2024 if it remains under county control. The firm, responsible for overseeing daily operations and creating the facility’s annual budget, declined to renew its contract in December for county board approval.Īn alternative option has also been put forward by county board members Scott Campbell and Bill Cummings. Louis-based Management Performance Associates, a firm under county contract. The ongoing contentious debate over the future of its nursing home, however, prompted the board to open July for two expected meetings to discuss both purchase proposals.įor the past 24 years until December 31, the nursing center was run by St.
The board has traditionally scheduled summer vacation for that time. The DeKalb County Board is expected to discuss the matter at a special meeting in July. As per the proposal, the letter of intent signed with Sabah Healthcare would mean a due diligence period of 60 days. Illuminate’s letter will come with a 45-day due diligence period that will include inspection of the facility, environmental and structural assessments, among other processes. If the DeKalb County Board is elected to sign any of the resolutions, the company will be expected to pay an advance of $20,000 as a non-refundable sign of good faith, records show. The letter of intent is dated June 15, and, like the Illuminate proposal, is non-binding. that night, and the Sabah healthcare offer was not listed on the agenda.Īccording to the Illinois Open Meetings Act, items intended for live meeting discussion must be listed on the agenda at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting. The DeKalb County Board called for its scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. Upon receiving the email from Giannini, Gregory mailed the Sabah Healthcare Letter of Intent to the DeKalb County Board on June 15 at 5:33 p.m., records show. in Skokie, about an hour east of DeKalb north of Chicago, has offered the county $8.3 million to purchase the DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
new offer on the tableĪccording to the proposal, Sabah Healthcare LLC, listed at 3531 Howard St.
County officials, however, do not consider the facility’s current state to be financially sustainable, and may require a sale to help overcome budget constraints. The DeKalb County Board has been grappling for more than a year with what to do about the future of nursing homes amid financial pressure, management changes and low resident numbers.Ĭounty nursing home employees have expressed concern that a sale to a private buyer could mean a loss of benefits for existing employees and a reduction in the quality of care for residents. Last month, an initial offer of $8.1 million was made by Evanston-based Illuminate HC for the nursing home, which is facing a budget deficit of more than $7 million. The latest offer tops an initial offer submitted by $200,000 a month ago, documents obtained by the Daily Chronicle via Freedom of Information Act show. SYCAMORE - A Skokie health care management company has offered $8.3 million to buy the struggling DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, becoming the second company to bid for a county-owned facility.
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