Wicomico County Executive, Press Conference August 27 2026

This press conference held by the Wicomico County Executive on August 27, 2026, addressed concerns and misinformation regarding the Wicomico Nursing Home, a county-owned 102-bed facility providing long-term care and rehabilitation. The executive clarified that while the county owns the facility, daily operations are managed by the nursing home administrator and staff, who are not county employees. The administration highlighted recent efforts to improve financial controls, personnel practices, and facility conditions under the new administrator, Tina Faskie, including addressing uncollected revenues, implementing controlled purchasing systems, and investing in facility upgrades. The executive also refuted rumors about selling or privatizing the nursing home and criticized emergency legislation introduced by the County Council that would alter the nursing home's governance structure without following proper charter procedures. The administration emphasized its commitment to stabilizing and supporting the nursing home, dedicating significant county staff resources to this effort, and maintaining quality care for residents. The meeting included a strong defense against politicization of the nursing home's issues and underscored the need for oversight within legal and charter boundaries.