The Peru Gazette

Clinton County News Release of 12/12/25 – Clinton County has officially completed the sale of its County-owned nursing home, marking the execution of a long-planned transition designed to protect residents, support staff, and provide long-term fiscal relief for county taxpayers. The closing represents the culmination of extensive due diligence and planning to ensure the facility’s ongoing service to the community.

County leadership emphasized that the transition focuses on continuity—continuity of care for residents, continuity for families who depend on the facility, and continuity of employment for staff who chose to remain through the ownership change.

“This has always been about honoring our responsibilities and putting the needs of the people who rely on this nursing home every day first.” said Mark Henry (Chazy, Area 3-R), Chair of the Clinton County Legislature. “Our priority from the beginning was ensuring residents continue receiving the high-quality care they deserve, while also making a responsible financial decision for our taxpayers. Today’s closing achieves both goals.”

County officials worked to ensure that employees who elected to stay on through the transition were afforded stability and remained supported throughout the process.

“Our team has been committed to a thoughtful and transparent transition,” said County Administrator Christine Peters. “We focused on protecting services, supporting the dedicated staff who serve our residents, and making decisions that strengthen the County’s long-term financial position. I want to thank the employees and residents’ families for their patience and engagement throughout this process.”

“Bottom line, we wanted to make sure the residents were looked after and things stayed steady,” said Kevin Randall (Morrisonville, Area 5-R), Chair of the Human Services Committee. “The folks who live there depend on that stability, and the staff who stayed on do too. This also takes a load off the taxpayers, and that’s important for the County moving forward.”

The sale alleviates the substantial financial burden the facility has historically placed on the County budget, while preserving the essential services the community depends on. A key priority throughout this process was keeping residents in their home community, which is why the county pursued a deliberate and thoughtful approach to ensure the right long-term outcome. County leaders shared that the transition reflects months of careful planning to support residents, employees, and taxpayers alike, and they are confident the facility will continue to serve the community well into the future.

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