On January 21, 2010 the City of Greer interviewed two organizations that had submitted proposals for the re-use of the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital Campus in Greer in response to the City of Greer’s published Request for Proposals.
The proposals for the re-use of the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital Campus were as follows:
I. Abiding Love Healthcare, Inc.
Abiding Love Healthcare, Inc. proposed to redevelop the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital Campus in three phases. Phase one included redeveloping the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital building into a Long Term Skilled Nursing Center with a focus on serving those who are ventilator dependent. Phase one of the Abiding Love Healthcare proposal also called for redevelopment of the Roger Huntington Nursing Center into an Assisted Living Facility.
Phase two of the Abiding Love Healthcare proposal proposed to add a non-profit Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”) within the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital building. Phase three called for the addition of a Childcare Center within the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital building.
In addition to the offered purchase price, the Abiding Love Healthcare proposal estimated approximately $4,000,000 in additional investments. The Abiding Love Healthcare proposal forecasted the creation of a total of 100-200 new jobs – including 40 new jobs at the start up of operations, an additional 80 jobs within twelve months after start-up, and an additional 80 jobs within 24 months of operation.
II. IMC Development Group
IMC Development Group proposed to redevelop the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital Campus in three phases. Phase one included redeveloping the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital building into an Assisted Living Facility plus Adult Daycare services, Childcare services, Services and Activities area for assisted living residents, first floor Retail, Gardens, and a Pool for assisted living residents.
Phase two of the IMC Development Group proposal proposed to construct a 90 room hotel on the Roger Huntington Nursing Center site. Phase three called for the construction of office or residential townhomes on remaining portions of the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital Campus.
In addition to the offered purchase price, the IMC Development Group proposal estimated $15,500,000 in additional investments. The IMC Development Group proposal forecasted the creation of a total of approximately 70 new jobs – including approximately 50 new jobs in Phase one and approximately 20 new jobs in Phase two. The IMC Development Group proposal further proposed completion of Phase one by August of 2011 and completion of the entire project (Phases One, Two and Three) in less than five years.
Following interviews, in special session, the Greer City Council authorized the Mayor and City Administrator to begin discussions with IMC Development Group for the adaptive re-use of the Allen Bennett Memorial Hospital Campus.