MAINE, USA — Genesis HealthCare, which operates nursing homes in 17 states, including Maine, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of what it calls a “financial restructuring.”

The company, which owns 11 nursing homes across Maine, says the filing will not affect patient care or lead to any closures at this time. Genesis’ facilities in Maine stretch from Kennebunkport to Orono.

In a statement, Genesis announced that, pending court approval, the bankruptcy will allow the company to secure $30 million in debtor-in-possession financing, a form of funding designed to support ongoing operations during the restructuring process.

“The goal of this filing is to emerge a stronger, healthier company poised to exceed our goals for clinical and operational excellence,” said the chairman of Ge

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