Ramsey Nursing Home Task Force Report

In May 2004, the Ramsey County, Minnesota, Board of Commissioners appointed a 21-member Task Force of community stakeholders to review the issues surrounding the county-owned Ramsey Nursing Home and develop a set of options by December 1, 2004, for the Board to consider to determine the future of the facility. The Task Force members were to:

• Identify options for the future of Ramsey Nursing Home
   
• Determine the relative advantages and disadvantages of each option considered
   
• Cost out the financial implications of each option
   
• Present options to the Board with advantages, disadvantages, and financial implications of each option spelled out

From July 8 to November 22, 2004, the Task Force held eight meetings to learn more about the County mission, the continuum of care for seniors, and the problems and issues confronting Ramsey Nursing Home and the industry in general. The Task Force also brainstormed about potential options to address the financial viability of the Ramsey Nursing Home. While this timeframe allowed for initial assessment of some options, Task Force members believe further financial analysis is necessary. Therefore, this report includes those options the Task Force believes are viable and worthy of further consideration, study, and financial analysis by the County Board.

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