Chase Memorial commences capital campaign
NEW BERLIN – A $13 million capital building campaign is set to commence in the next few months for renovations at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, a not-for-profit long-term care facility located here.
Town of New Berlin Supervisor Ross Iannello presented the project Wednesday to members of the Chenango County Planning & Economic Development Committee. The 35-year old health care facility is “obsolete,” he said, and the New York State Department of Health has “enthusiastically supported” its application to break away from the traditional institutional model and build eight individual “homes” for residents in a campus-like setting.
Administrator Roger J. Halbert said the state DOH has put the project “on the fast track.” Total completion could come as early as December 2008.
Chase Memorial was the first in the country to embrace a revolutionary approach to caring for the elderly that integrates daily contact with children, plants and gardens. The concept, called the Eden Alternative, was founded by Chenango County’s own Dr. William H. Thomas, of Columbus, an internationally recognized leader in eldercare.
Officials hope to raise $2 million from local corporations and individuals, $2 million from various grants and like sources and apply $1 million in liquid assets. The balance will be financed via bonds yet to be determined but with confirmed support by NBT Bank of Norwich.
In a letter to Committee Chairperson Linda E. Natoli, R-City of Norwich, Chase Memorial’s administrator requested $50,000 from the county’s set-aside start-up pool as well as inquired about the Governor’s Office for Small Cities Grant as a possible funding source. The county annually applies for up to $600,000 from the grant.
Economic Development Director Maureen Carpenter said this year’s allotment of the Small Cities grant is maxed out with two applications already: $300,000 to Opportunities for Chenango for a well and septic development project and $300,000 to the Chamber of Commerce for microbusiness support.
“The timing is not good for this competitive round. Next year would be better,” she said. Carpenter proceeded to identify several other funding sources such as the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Chenango County Industrial Development Corporation and a state Industrial Access Program.
Natoli said the newly renovated facility’s Eden Concept could garner international recognition for New Berlin and Chase Memorial. The facility currently employs 127.
The committee agreed to consider Chase’s request for engineering costs. “We would be tickled to death to put our money towards that,” Natoli said.
Town of New Berlin Supervisor Ross Iannello presented the project Wednesday to members of the Chenango County Planning & Economic Development Committee. The 35-year old health care facility is “obsolete,” he said, and the New York State Department of Health has “enthusiastically supported” its application to break away from the traditional institutional model and build eight individual “homes” for residents in a campus-like setting.
Administrator Roger J. Halbert said the state DOH has put the project “on the fast track.” Total completion could come as early as December 2008.
Chase Memorial was the first in the country to embrace a revolutionary approach to caring for the elderly that integrates daily contact with children, plants and gardens. The concept, called the Eden Alternative, was founded by Chenango County’s own Dr. William H. Thomas, of Columbus, an internationally recognized leader in eldercare.
Officials hope to raise $2 million from local corporations and individuals, $2 million from various grants and like sources and apply $1 million in liquid assets. The balance will be financed via bonds yet to be determined but with confirmed support by NBT Bank of Norwich.
In a letter to Committee Chairperson Linda E. Natoli, R-City of Norwich, Chase Memorial’s administrator requested $50,000 from the county’s set-aside start-up pool as well as inquired about the Governor’s Office for Small Cities Grant as a possible funding source. The county annually applies for up to $600,000 from the grant.
Economic Development Director Maureen Carpenter said this year’s allotment of the Small Cities grant is maxed out with two applications already: $300,000 to Opportunities for Chenango for a well and septic development project and $300,000 to the Chamber of Commerce for microbusiness support.
“The timing is not good for this competitive round. Next year would be better,” she said. Carpenter proceeded to identify several other funding sources such as the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Chenango County Industrial Development Corporation and a state Industrial Access Program.
Natoli said the newly renovated facility’s Eden Concept could garner international recognition for New Berlin and Chase Memorial. The facility currently employs 127.
The committee agreed to consider Chase’s request for engineering costs. “We would be tickled to death to put our money towards that,” Natoli said.
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