Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

Thursday, September 8, 1966 -- NURSING HOME PLANS EXPANSION-- Thursday, Sept. 1, marked the first anniversary of the opening of the Staunton Nursing Home, on which date the second annual interest payment to the holders of preferred stock was made.

The large number of admissions to this home during the past year emphasizes the need for such a facility in Staunton. The list of those who have made application for entrance into the home and the fact that Medicare benefits for nursing home care becomes effective on Jan. 1, 1967, indicates the need for the expansion of the local home to 50 beds, Pla...