Smith/Packett and Valley Health competing to build a skilled nursing center to provide elderly care near the new Johnston Memorial Hospital off of I-81.

"Smith/Packett Med Com LLC has spent more than three years mounting a coalition of support for its plan to build a tiered elder-care project in Abingdon – one that would include a skilled nursing care center, assisted living facilities and cottages for older citizens who want to live independently, but realize they eventually will need more assistance.

Earlier this month that effort culminated with the Abingdon Town Council voting unanimously to support the company’s plans, and unanimously agreeing to buy property for the center and sell it back to a developer."

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