CHARLESTON — West Virginia is set to sell four of its seven state-owned health care facilities to a New York-based development company that specializes in long-term care for seniors.

In a press conference at the State Capitol Building Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that the Marx Development Group (MDG) will purchase Hopemont Hospital in Preston County, Jackie Withrow Hospital in Raleigh County, John Manchin Sr. Health Care Center in Marion County, and Lakin Hospital in Mason County for $60 million.

“After a long and careful process that’s been going on for a very, very long time, with a lot of internal and external vetting, I’m excited to announce that we have selected the Marx Development Group as the best candidate to purchase and invest in these facilities,” Morris

See Full Page