Genoa purchases West Bend Assisted Living Pharmacy

Genoa has acquired West Bend Assisted Living Pharmacy (Jackson, WI), adding another pharmacy location with a proven track record for excellent service to individuals with mental illness and in residential settings, and those involved in their care. Both companies have strong reputations for outstanding customer service, flexibility and delivering true value to their customers.

Genoa is the leading provider of pharmacy services dedicated to the behavioral health community and those affiliated with managing the cost and quality of their care. The company will now provide specialty behavioral health and long-term care pharmacy services to more than 400,000 individuals annually and span 262 pharmacies in 37 states and the District of Columbia.

"The acquisition of West Bend Assisted Living Pharmacy adds to a company that can truly make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with a mental illness and those residing in assisted living facilities," said John Figueroa, Chief Executive Officer of Genoa. "Our collective history of providing excellent service makes this a terrific addition and a win for all of our constituencies, including our consumers and partners," Figueroa said.

The acquisition of West Bend Assisted Living Pharmacy brings Genoa's total number of employees to approximately 1,700. Both companies have maintained a focus on the core benefits of customized pharmacy services within behavioral health centers and in long-term and specialty pharmacy care settings. They serve a mental health population in which more than 25 million people are prescribed medications each year.