FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Carlyn Foster, SEIU
(954) 965-1453 or (954) 632-0795 cell
***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WED OCT. 10***
Senator Ted Deutch and Representative Ronald Brise to Speak
With care for thousands of elderly Florida residents at risk …
Concerned Floridians to Announce Plan to Fight for Improved Patient Care in $6.3 Billion Private Equity Takeover of Major Nursing Home Chain
Calling on AHCA to Ensure Buyout Does Not Diminish Patient Care
New Report To Be Released Detailing Impact of the Carlyle Group Buyout of Manor Care on Florida
Concerned Floridians, patient advocates, community and elected leaders and workers will announce their plan Wednesday to fight for improved patient care in the takeover of the nation's largest nursing home chain, HCR Manor Care, by global buyout giant the Carlyle Group. This group of concerned Floridians is calling on the Carlyle Group to put care above CEO profits in the $6.3 billion takeover of Manor Care. There is growing concern that the buyout could come at the expense of seniors, taxpayers, and workers. Manor Care runs 29 nursing homes in Florida.
At the news conference, the group will release a new report detailing the impact of the takeover on Florida. The report will include:
- Manor Care's existing record on patient care and staffing
- The deal's impact on state and federal tax revenue
- What happens when private equity firms buy nursing home chains
- Financial details of the deal, including executive compensation
Similar efforts are underway in multiple states where Manor Care has operations, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Washington State. More info is available at CarlyleFixManorCareNow.org
WHAT: News Conference to Release Report, Announce Plan to Fight for Improved Nursing Home Care in Florida
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. EDT, Wednesday, October 10
WHERE: South County Civic Center, Pavilion
16700 Jog Rd., Delray Beach, FL 33446
WHO: Senator Ted Deutch, Senate District 30
Representative Ronald Brise, House District 108
Monica Russo, President, SEIU Healthcare Florida
(formerly SEIU Florida Healthcare Union)
Yolette Bonant, CNA, Manor Care West Palm Beach
Joyce Moorison, Senior Advocate
Tony Fransetta, President, Alliance for Retired Americans
A recent front page exposé by the New York Times detailed how cuts to staffing and operations at nursing homes bought by private equity firms across the country have enriched top executives and buyout firms but left nursing home residents worse off. Read the article here.
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Carlyn Foster | Communications
SEIU Florida Regional Office
4600 Sheridan St., Suite 200 | Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: 954-965-1453 | Fax: 954-989-4727
Mobile: 954.632.0795
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