Covington Care and Rehabilitation Center, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, announced its closure in August 2019. The nursing home, which is licensed for 73 beds, had 65 occupied at the time of the closure announcement. The decision to close the facility was made by Black Hills Receiver LLC, which was overseeing multiple nursing homes owned by Skyline Healthcare. The closure is part of a larger plan to address the challenges faced by these facilities under receivership.
With the closure date set for August 5th, the 90 employees of Covington Care and Rehabilitation Center were notified that they would be officially separated from their positions around August 1st. The exact date of separation was subject to change due to the transition of patient care needs. The closure decision was made in the best interest of the residents, and Black Hills Receiver stated that they would work towards ensuring a smooth transition for residents, families, and employees.
As part of the closure plan, residents of Covington Care and Rehabilitation Center were to be relocated to alternative care settings by August. The receiver planned to work with each resident individually, along with their families and personal physicians, to determine the best future care setting for them. This careful assessment and evaluation aimed to provide the residents with continued quality care despite the closure of the facility.
The closure of Covington Care and Rehabilitation Center marked another step in the receivership process initiated for multiple nursing homes and an assisted living center in South Dakota. Black Hills Receiver's decision to close the facility reflected their commitment to prioritizing the well-being of the residents and ensuring that the transition was handled with care and consideration for all those affected.