LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY (BNO NEWS) – Signature HealthCARE LLC, a long-term healthcare facility operator based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, will relocate its national headquarters to Louisville, Kentucky, Governor Steve Beshear and Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson announced on Monday.

The headquarters relocation represents a $5.4 million investment. It will initially create 96 jobs, growing to more than 120 new jobs.

“The location of Signature HealthCARE’s national headquarters helps to solidify Louisville as a leader in the aging care industry and is a testament to the business climate and quality of life Kentucky offers,” said Governor Beshear.

Signature HealthCARE operates 66 facilities in seven southeastern states and employs nearly 11,000 people. The company will purchase a 65,630 square-foot facility located at Bluegrass Parkway in Louisville, which will serve as its national headquarters including corporate management and facility operational support functions.

“Louisville, Kentucky will provide a great central location with one of the best quality of life environments for families, rich university partnerships and an amazing talent pool to foster aggressive growth. A key differentiator for the decision was the true collaborative effort of the economic development teams at both the state and local levels. We welcome the incentive package as support to facilitate our move from south Florida. Our team is truly excited to call Louisville our permanent home,” said Joseph Steier III, president & CEO of Signature HealthCARE.