The possible sale of four state-owned long-term care facilities to a private company could be a win for West Virginia taxpayers, but questions remain.

Last week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced that New York-based 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.

Once the sale closes on Tuesday, Sept. 30, the deal includes MDG replacing the facilities with between three and five new long-term care facilities, which could mean millions in additional investment in the state, improved services for some of our most vulnerable seniors, and additional new jobs.

On paper, the deal sounds great. I have personally not b

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