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Egle Nursing And Rehab Center Celebrating 42nd Anniversary

January 7th, 2019 by WCBC Radio

Egle Nursing and Rehab Center in Lonaconing is celebrating its 42nd anniversary of serving citizens of the tri-state area this year- and one highlight will be another expansion at the facility.  Founded on July 11, 1977, by Jerry and Vera Egle, the original facility was a 24-bed nursing home and was known as Egle Nursing Home. In 1992, Egle Nursing Home underwent a major renovation and expansion up to 60 licensed beds. In 1995, the Egles retired and facility management transferred to Jeff Metz, administrator, and David Lauder, business manager. The facility became a fully licensed skilled nursing facility that provided on-site rehabilitation services at that time and again expanded up to 66 licensed beds. Metz tells WCBC News that construction of a new unit focusing on Alzheimer’s care should be completed this year…

 

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