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*August 25, 2023*






Dear Neighbors,

Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are critical for rural communities. Not only do they provide compassionate care to families, but they also provide job opportunities for folks in our area.

Unfortunately, many of these facilities have been struggling with inflation, higher operating costs, and a workforce shortage. Earlier this year, the legislature provided emergency funding that will help bridge the gaps as we work this year to address the structural challenges facing long-term care and nursing homes.

This funding is a step toward stabilizing Minnesota?s struggling long-term care industry, with nursing homes closing across the state and others on the financial brink. Families are waiting months and looking up to four hours away to find a safe place for loved ones. Making matters more difficult, a worker shortage has left around 25 percent of nursing home caregiver jobs vacant.

Here is how funding will break down for local facilities:

*Barrett Care Center, Barrett:*


* Total Payment: $385,661
* August 1, 2023: $192,830
* August 1, 2024: $192,830

*St. Francis Home, Breckenridge:*


* Total Payment: $546,321
* August 1, 2023: $273,161
* August 1, 2024: $273,161

*Browns Valley Health Center, Browns Valley:*


* Total Payment: $373,611
* August 1, 2023: $186,805
* August 1, 2024: $186,805

*LB Broen Home, Fergus Falls:*


* Total Payment: $522,222
* August 1, 2023: $261,111
* August 1, 2024: $261,111

*Pioneer Care Center, Fergus Falls:*


* Total Payment: $646,734
* August 1, 2023: $323,367
* August 1, 2024: $323,367

*Pelican Valley Health Center, Pelican Rapids:*


* Total Payment: $357,545
* August 1, 2023: $178,772
* August 1, 2024: $178,772

*Traverse Care Center, Wheaton:*


* Total Payment: $401,727
* August 1, 2023: $200,863
* August 1, 2024: $200,863

*Staying in Touch*

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me to share any thoughts, concerns, or questions you may have. I can be reached by phone at either?651-296-4929 [ tel:(651)%20296-4929 ]?or?701-361-1909 [ tel:7013611909 ]. I can also be reached via email [email protected].

Have a good day,

Jeff











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