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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.
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A new study from the University of Wisconsin (UW) Madison shows people in nursing homes could benefit from rapid flu testing
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Pine Crest Nursing Home based out of Merrill houses more than 80 people, but its future is in the hands of Lincoln County officials and the public