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maynard Cooper&GALE PC JUN 2 D ?n^
ATTORNEYS AT LAW STATE HEALTH PUNNINGfiEeFv£NrA3\C
June 20,2014
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL &
US MAIL
Alva Lambert. Esq.
Executive Director
Stale Health Planning and Development Agency
100 North Union Street, Suite 870
Montgomery, Alabama 36104
Re: Notice ef Change of Ownership
Dear Mr. Lambert:
We respectfully submit the two attached Notices of Change of Ownership
pursuant to Chapter 410-I-7-.04, Rules and Regulations of the Alabama Certificate of
Need Program (the "Rules"). The Changes of Ownership involves transfer of a recently
closed 85-bed nursing home known as Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of
Reform. Inc. (the '"Facility"). The following is a summary ofthe proposed transaction:
I. Facts.
1. The Facility was owned by The Medical Clinic Board of the City of Reform.
Alabama and, until March 2014 was lea.sed to Salem Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center of Reform, Inc., which held the license ("Salem") and
was managed by Allacare Corporation ("Manager").
2. In September of 2011. litigation commenced in the Federal District Court for
the Northern District of Alabama (case 2:1 l-cv-01509, Bank of New York
Mellon Trust Company v, Salem Nursing & Rehab Center ofReform, Inc.. The
Medical Clinic Board ofthe City ofReform, et al.).
3. The Facility has maintained its license and never ceased operations. All
authorized skilled nursing facility beds ai the Facility have remained in
service.
4. On March IS, 2014, the Court entered an Order appointing Derek Pierce of
Healthcare Management Partners, LLC ("Receiver" or "HMP") as Receiver,
and charging the Receiver with certain rights and responsibilities, as outlined
in the Court's Order of that dale. Among those were direction of all decisions
relating to operations of the Facility until a sale of receivership assets may be
arranged.
5. Although all actions laken by Pierce as Receiver have been pursuant to court
order, it is our understanding that your agency has determined that the 20)3
amendments to Al.A. Code §22-21-263 might require a notification lo your
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Alva Lambert. Esq.
June 20. 2014
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agency of a "change in control'" pursuant to Ala. Admin. Code §410-1-7-
.04(1), and therefore the court-order transfer of responsibilities from the prior
owner to Pierce as Receiver is reported herein as the first step of what will
ultimately be a two stage Change ofOwnership involved in this transaction.
6. As a part of the discharge of duties assigned by the Court to Pierce as
Receiver, the Court further entered an order allowing the Receiver to sell
substantially all assets of the receivership estate, and establishing and
approving bidding procedures for such a sale.
7. At this point, the public auction has yet to be held. Following a successful
completion of that process, and the subsequent transactional closing, Un
successful bidder will submit additional filings with your agency.
S. To be properly on record, this initial change of ownership ("CHOW") will
show a transfer from the prior owner to the Receiver, supported by the
attachment of the Order of the Court.
II. Financial Scope of Project.
At this time, there has been no financial scope of the project determined, as all
actions have been taken pursuant to the attached Order of the Court. No actions
taken thus far involve the purchase of any new equipment, new operating costs, or
other capital expenditures in excess of the spending thresholds set forth in Section
22-21-263(a)(2) of the Code of Alabama.
III. Sen-ices to be Offered.
1. No New Services: The transaction does not involve the offering of any new
services at the Facility.
IV. Beds.
1. New Beds: The proposed transaction does not involve any addition or
reduction of beds.
2. Conversion of Beds: The proposed transaction docs not involve the
conversion of beds.
V. Stock and Assets.
At this point, the transaction consists of only one step: the change of ownershiprelated to granting the Receiver all rights to operate the Facility to permit the
Receiver to complete an upcoming, court approved sale. Other than the
foregoing, the transaction will not involve the acquisition of stock or assets.
Based on the above showing that there has been no (i) change in health service,
(ii) conversion of beds or (iii) increase in bed capacity we respectfully ask that you
MAYNARD COOPER&Gale pc
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Alva Lambert, Hsq.
June 20, 2014
Page 3 of 3
exercise your authority under Chapter 410-l-7-.04(2) of the Rules and determine that a
certificate of need is not required for the consummation of the above-described proposed
transaction. In accordance with the Rules, 1 am enclosing a check in the amount of
$2,800.00, and the executed change of ownership forms.
Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact me at
334-420-0793.
Sincerely,
'Peck Fox
Enclosures
c: Leland Murphree
3
Stale Health Planning And Development Agency Alabama CON Rules & Regulations
■'■ ' HFD
CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP jun 2 0 ?[\hSTATE HcA.Tri PLANNING
_,.,_, .. — ... , , .- /.nd DEVELOPMENTAGENCYPart I: Purchasing Organization Information
Name of Organization: Derek Pierce of Healthcare Management Partners, LLC.
as Receiver
Facility Name:
(ADPH Licensure name) Salem Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Reform, Inc.
SHPDA ID Number: 1Q7-N0001
Address (PO Box #): 515 Second Avenue NW
City, State, Zip. County. Reform
Number/Type Licensed Beds: 85 nursing home beds
Owner(s). Derek Pierce of Healthcare Manaqement Partners, LLC.
as Receiver
Operator(s): N/A
Part II: Selling Organization Information
Name of Organization: Salem Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Reform. Inc
Address (PO Box #): same as above
City, State, Zip. County:
Number/Type Licensed Beds: 85 nursing home beds
Owner(s): Medical Clinic Board of the City of Reform
Operator(s): Altacare Corporation
Part III: Value of Consideration
Monetary Value of Purchase: S See Letter No./Type Beds: 85 skilled nursing
Terms of Purchase: Please see attached letter(add more pages as necessary <° describe (he sale)
Part IV: List of Certificate of Need Authority
Number of Beds: 85
Types of Institutional Health Services1 Nursing home beds
Slato Health Planning And Development Agency Alabama CON Rules & Regulations
List Service Area by County for Home Health Agencies:
On an Attached Sheet Please Address the Following:
*1,)The financial scope of the project to include the preliminary estimate of costs broken down by
equipment, construction, and yearly operating costs.
*2.) The services to be offered by the proposal (the applicant will state whether he has previously
offered the service and whether the service is an extension of a presently offered service, or
whether the service is a new service).
*3.) Whether the proposal will include the addition of any new beds
*4.) Whether the proposal will involve the conversion of beds.
*5.) Whether the assets and stock (if any) will be acquired.
Part V: Certification of Information
I certify that I agree to provide the information necessary (financial, utilization of services and
beds, etc.) so the new owner can have the necessary information to complete reports as
necessary for the entire fiscal year. The purchaser has agreed to these terms.
Seller(s) Signature(s): See attached Order of the Federal District Court
Owner(s): .
Operator(s)'
Title/Date:
I certify that I will be responsible for retaining records as necessary to complete reports required
for the entire fiscal year, and agree to these terms. I have enclosed a check in the amount of
$2,800* made payable to 'Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency' to cover
the cost of the change of ownership.
_ YES _ NO The a^ove\urchas|r and|S_eJJe'r have agreed to these purchase terms.
Purchaser Signature
Title/Date Receiver, pursuant to attached order of the Federal District Court
•_ please note that the fee for a Notice of Change of Ownership includes a temporary surcharge
of $300.
Case 2:ll-cv-01509-TMP Document 57 Filed 03/18/14 Page 1 of 8 Fl LED2014Mar-l6 PM 04.03
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
N.D OF ALABAMA
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA
SOUTHERN DIVISION
TI IE BANK OF NEW YORK )
MELLON TRUST COMPANY. N.A.. )
as Indenture Trustee. )
)Plaintiff. )
)v ) Case No. 2:1 l-cv-01509-TMP
)SALEM NURSING & REIiAB )
CENTER OF REFORM, INC., THE )
MEDICAL CLINIC BOARD OF THE )
CITY OF REFORM, ALABAMA, and )
ALTACARE CORPORATION, )
)Defendants. )
ORDER APPOINTING RECEIVER
The court has previously granted summary judgment in Savor of the
Plaintiff. The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company. N.A., as Indenture
Trustee, and against the Defendants. The Medical Clinic Board of the City of
Reform, Alabama, and Salem Nursing & Rehab Center of Reform, Inc. Part of the
relief sought by Plaintiff is the appointment of a receiver pursuant to the following
provision in the Indenture:
Section 10.5. Appointment of Receivers. Upon the occurrence an
Event of Default, and upon the filing of a suit or other commencement
of judicial proceedings to enforce the rights of Trustee and of the
Bondholders under this Indenture. Trustee shall be entitled, as a
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matter ofright, and without regard to the adequacy of the security for
the Bonds or the solvency of the Company, to the appointment of a
receiver or receivers of the Trust Estate and of the rents, revenues,
earnings, income, products and profits thereof, pending such
proceedings, with such powers as the court making such appointment
shall confer.
And pursuant to the following provision of the Mortgage:
Section 2.5. Receiver. If an Event of Default shall have occurred,
Mortgagee, upon application to a court of competent jurisdiction, shall
be entitled as a matter of strict right, without notice and without
regard to the occupancy or value of any security for the Secured
Indebtedness or the solvency of any party bound for its payment, to
the appointment of a receiver to take possession of and to operate the
Premises and to collect and apply the rents, issues, profits, and
revenues thereof. The receiver shall have all of the rights and powers
permitted under the laws of the suite in which the Premises are
located. Mortgagor will pay unto Mortgagee upon demand all
expenses, including receiver's fees, attorneys' fees, costs, and agent's
compensation, incurred pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph
2.05, and any such amounts paid by Mortgagee shall be added to the
Secured Indebtedness and shall be secured by this Mortgage.
Pursuant to these contractual authorizations, the court's inherent equitable powers,
and 28 U.S.C. § 1651, It is ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED, as follows:
1. APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER - Derek Pierce of Healthcare
Management Partners. LLC is appointed Receiver, effective immediately, with
respect to the Health Care Premises (as described below). The Receiver shall serve
at the pleasure of this court. The Receiver shall not be required to post a bond.
unless the court further and separately so orders. Except for malfeasance or gross
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negligence, the Receiver shall not be liable for any loss or damage incurred by the
Receivership Estate, or any of Defendants, the Defendants' clients or associates, or
their suhsidiaries or affiliates, their officers, directors, agents, and employees, or by
any of Defendants' creditors or equity holders because of any act performed or nol
performed by him or his agents or assigns in connection with the discharge of his
duties and responsibilities hereunder.
2. POWERS OF RECEIVER - The Receiver shall immediately lake
possession of that facility owned by The Medical Clinic Board of the Cily of
Reform. Alabama ("the Board"), and financed through Bonds issued under the
Indenture by The Medical Clinic Board of the Cily of Reform, Alabama, and
leased lo the Salem Nursing & Rehab Center of Reform. Inc.. known as the Salem
Nursing &. Rehab Center, an 85-bed nursing-home facility, (hereinafter "the Health
Care Premises"), including all buildings, fixtures, appurtenances, and equipment
thereon, and shall have and exercise all authority and power necessary to ensure
the full, timely, efficient, and cost-effective management and operation of said
Health Care Premises, including, but not limited to, the following powers:
a. full power to direct, control, operate, manage, and administer all
decisions pertaining to the direction, control, operation, management, and
administration of all property, funds, accounts, and assets of the Health Care
Premises deemed by the Receiver to be necessary and proper for effecting
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decisions pertaining to Ihe Health Care Premises, or otherwise necessary for the
expeditious discharge of his duties hereunder. including, but not limited to. the
power to lease, foreclose upon, sell, convey, encumber, or pledge the real and
personal property, revenue, and funds associated with the said Health Care
Premises, to charge and colled rents on said Health Care Premises, and to direct
and apply the revenues from said Health Care Premises as provided in the
Mortgage. Security Agreement, and Indenture executed by the Board;
b. the power to colled, receive, and take possession of. without
limitation, all goods, chattel, rights, credits, monies, effects, lands, leases, books
and records, work papers, records of account, including computer maintained
information, contracts, financial records, monies on hand in banks and other
financial initiations, and other papers and documents now held by or under the
direction, possession, custody, or control of the Health Care Premises;
c. the power to employ, appoint, promote, demote, transfer, discipline,
suspend, or terminate employees necessary for the management, operation, or
winding down of said Health Care Premises:
d. the power to enter into contracts for the employment of persons,
attorneys, accountants, outside consultants, or independent contractors, and to fix
and pay their reasonable compensation, for such purposes as: (i) managing or
operating the Health Care Premises, (ii) auditing or otherwise investigating the
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financial standing, condition, revenues, or expenses of the Health Care Premises,
(iii) developing and implcmenling plans and strategies for operating or ceasing
operation of the Health Care Premises;
e. the power to institute suit to recover any fees, payments, revenues,
deficiencies, funds, titles, or benefits owned to or claimed by the Health Care
Premises, or resulting from foreclosure of the Health Care Premises, together with
the power to retain and employ attorneys to advise, assist, or represent the Receiver
in connection with his responsibilities hereunder:
f. the power to resolve, remediate, compromise, intervene in. settle, or
litigate complaints against or disputes involving the Health Care Premises, and to
retain and employ attorneys to advise, assist, or represent the Receiver in
connection with his responsibilities hereunder; and
g. the power to lease, foreclose upon, sell or convey good
merchantable title to all real property, buildings, fixtures, appurtenances, and
equipment thereon on such terms and conditions as are reasonable under the
circumstances, subject to the confirmation of the court, including the power to
execute such instruments as are necessary to carry out such conveyances.
3. DUTIES OF RECEIVER -- The Receivers duties include, but are not
limited to, the following:
a. the duty to collect, marshal, and preserve all assets of the Health
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Care Premises, including but not limited to. the real and personal property and
fixtures, rents, revenues, collectibles, accounts receivable, funds, cash, and
investments of the Health Care Premises;
b. to take any action reasonably necessary to protect and preserve the
value of the real property, including but not limited to making necessary and
reasonable expenditures for maintain, repairs, and improvements, and including the
purchase of liability' and casually insurance on said Health Care Premises;
c. to make all payments of principal, interest, late charges, and
expenses owed to the Trustee under the terms and provisions of the Bonds,
Indenture as supplemented, and Mortgage;
d. to faithfully preserve and protect the security of the Trustee in the
assets of the Health Care Premises, including payment to the Trustee of proceeds
of foreclosure of the Mortgage pertaining to the Health Care Premises; and
e. to provide a lull and complete accounting of the books, records, and
revenues of the Health Care Premises to the Trustee.
4. COMPENSATION OF RECEIVER — The Receiver shall be entitled to
reasonable compensation for his time and efforts, as well as reimbursement of any
reasonable and necessary expenses incurred carrying out his duties, subject to
review and approval by the court, which compensation shall be an expense to the
Trustee under the terms and conditions of the Bonds, Indenture, and Mortgage,
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payable by the Defendants.
5. REPORTS OF THE RECEIVER — The Receiver shall report to the
court every 180 days on the status and operations of the Health Care Premises,
including efforts to resolve the defaults under the Bonds, Indenture. Mortgage and
Lease.
6. TERMINATION OF RECEIVERSHIP — Any part}' may move the court
to terminate and dissolve the receivership created herein at any time upon a
showing that the essential purposes of the receivership to preserve the assets of the
Health Care Premises and (o make required payments to the Trustee under the
Bonds, Indenture, and Mortgage have been fulfilled.
7. INJUNCTION — The Defendants, The Medical Clinic Board of the City
of Reform. Alabama, and the Salem Nursing & Rehab Center of Reform, Inc.. and
all other persons acting in concert with, or on their behalf, shall immediately
deliver and hand over to the Receiver the Health Care Premises and all property,
chattels, equipment, books, records, accounts, funds, and monies of or related to
the Health Care Premises, and are hereby restrained and enjoined from interfering
in any way with the Health Clinic Premises, or with the Receiver, or with the
Receiver's efforts to comply with its obligations under this Order, and any
violation of this order may result in a fine, or incarceration, or both. The
Defendants and their officers, directors, employees and other persons acting in
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concert or participation with them and other persons who have notice of this Order
by personal service or otherwise, are hereby restrained and enjoined from
destroying, mutilating, concealing, altering, transferring, or otherwise disposing of,
in any manner, directly or indirectly, any contracts, accounting data,
correspondence, advertisements, computer tapes, disks or other computerized
records, books, written or printed records, handwritten notes, telephone logs,
telephone scripts, receipt books, ledgers, personal and business canceled checks
and check registers, bank statements, appointment books, copies of federal, state,
or local business or personal income or property tax returns, and other documents
or records of any kind thai relate in any way lo the Health Care Premises or are
relevant to this action.
DONE and ORDERED this I8lh dav of March. 2014.
T. MICHAEL PUTNAM
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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