Atlantic County, NJ Facility Receives $ 37 Million Bid At Auction

An often maligned Atlantic County facility has wildly overachieved at a public auction that was held to sell the operation located at 235 Dolphin Avenue in Northfield, New Jersey.

Atlantic County's Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Is For Sale

We're extremely encouraged by today's auction, said Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson. "There were plenty of naysayers out there who were eager to share their doubts. But today proved there is genuine interest in acquiring the nursing home, said Levinson.

Minimum Bid Proved To Be No Obstacle

The minimum bid for the 180-bed long term and specialty care facility was set at $23.5 million to start the bidding process.

We have confirmed from Levinson that multiple bidders participated in the auction which took place at the Mays Landing County Library.

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"When I became county executive there were more than 20 county-run nursing homes. Now there will be only two left. County taxpayers cannot sustain the loss of millions of dollars per year,” said Levinson.

What Happens Next?

The Atlantic County Law Department in collaboration with special legal counsel are charged with reviewing all bids and documents received.

They will examine if a bid is in compliance with the terms and conditions of the sale.

Following thus due diligence, review process, a recommendation will get made to the Atlantic County Board of Commissioners.

The Board of Commissioners can either accept the highest bid or reject all bids.

Levinson expects this to occur on or before December 1, 2026.

Levinson Also Confirmed …

That is a further review and approval process that takes place involving several state agencies including the New Jersey Department of Health and the state comptroller's office before a sale can be finalized.

SOURCE: Linda Gilmore — Chief of Staff for Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson & Atlantic County Public Information Officer.