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Hello from the State Capitol,
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Nursing homes in southwestern Minnesota have begun receiving their portion of the $300 million infusion in state funding that the Legislature approved last May.
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I was pleased to help support the new revenue increase proposal after Governor Tim Walz and the House Democrat majority dedicated just $3.9 million to new nursing home funding in their original budget proposals for the new biennium. It was a shame that the Governor and party leaders waited until the very end of the session to address this critical need.
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Our nursing homes have been operating in crisis mode, and a response from state government was necessary. While this money will not solve all of their problems, I?m hopeful it will be welcomed by facilities that have struggled to survive.
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Here?s how area nursing homes will fare under this new law, as each facility will receive an equal amount in both 2023 and 2024:
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Valley View Manor, Lamberton:
- Total Payment: $425,826
- August 1, 2023: $212,913
- August 1, 2024: $212,913
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Gil Manor, Morgan:
- Total Payment: $365,578
- August 1, 2023: $182,789
- August 1, 2024: $182,789
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Oak Hills Living Center, New Ulm
- Total Payment: $602,552
- August 1, 2023: $301,276
- August 1, 2024: $301,276
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River Valley Health and Rehab, Redwood Falls:
- Total Payment: $397,710
- August 1, 2023: $198,855
- August 1, 2024: $198,855
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Divine Providence Community Home, Sleepy Eye:
- Total Payment: $425,826
- August 1, 2023: $212,913
- August 1, 2024: $212,913
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Parkview Home, Belview:
- Total Payment: $345,495
- August 1, 2023: $172,748
- August 1, 2024: $172,748
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Sleepy Eye Care Center, Sleepy Eye:
- Total Payment: $470,007
- August 1, 2023: $235,004
- August 1, 2024: $235,004
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St John Lutheran Home, Springfield:
- Total Payment: $486,073
- August 1, 2023: $243,037
- August 1, 2024: $243,037
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Wabasso Restorative Care Center, Wabasso:
- Total Payment: $401,727
- August 1, 2023: $200,863
- August 1, 2024: $200,863
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Caring for the elderly and the disabled is not a partisan issue, but it unfortunately became one during the 2023 session. House Republicans identified increased nursing home funding as a priority last session and it is good we were able to deliver additional support.
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Talk to you soon,
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Paul
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