BARBOURSVILLE, W.Va. (WSAZ) – Local and state officials gathered Thursday afternoon for a groundbreaking ceremony along state Route 2, marking the official start of construction on a new $40 million long-term healthcare facility.<\/p>\n
The future Barboursville Healthcare Center, a 60,000-square-foot facility, will be operated by Communicare. The state-of-the-art nursing and rehabilitation center will feature 124 licensed beds and is designed to meet the evolving healthcare needs of seniors and families throughout the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday we are breaking ground on much more than a building,\u201d said Ronald Wilheim, Long Term Care Division President of Communicare. \u201cIt\u2019s about investing in the people and families and the future of healthcare in this community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cabell County Commissioner Kelli Sobonya welcomed the company to the area during the ceremony. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that your company is an outstanding fit for our region and we are excited about the future that we will build together,\u201d Sobonya said.<\/p>\n
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey also attended the event, highlighting the impact of the modern facility\u2019s up-to-date equipment and patient-centered services.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking through the lens of the people who are going to be benefiting from good services, up to date equipment and that\u2019s why this is incredible,\u201d Morrisey said. \u201cI\u2019m hopeful this is yet just another step of many of West Virginia\u2019s comeback.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to expanding regional healthcare services and providing resources for family caregivers, the new center is expected to create 150 jobs in the community.<\/p>\n
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