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Negotiations over Pine Crest Nursing Home have fallen apart after Lincoln County supervisor Donald Dunphy sued the county, alleging that they failed to follow best practices for selling a high value property.
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The nursing home is currently owned by Lincoln County, and the decision by the county to sell it to North Central Health Care has been controversial
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The federal government is for the first time requiring nursing homes to have minimum staffing levels after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed grim realities in poorly staffed facilities for older and disabled Americans.
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Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries risks: fewer protections for seniors who run out of savings.
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On Monday night, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors voted 15-6 to sell the Pine Crest Nursing Home for $8.5 million.
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Community leaders discussed Pine Crest Nursing Home’s background, as well as its financial standing.
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Residents of Lincoln County have repeatedly flagged how few affordable options there are in the area.
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The county can no longer afford to keep it running, and they are now negotiating with a potential buyer.
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A new report ranks Wisconsin 15th in the nation for long-term care services but advocates for the people who need care say more could be done
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In Tuesday’s meeting in Merrill, the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors decided to not hold a referendum to increase taxes to fund the Pine Crest Nursing Home.