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County officials say alarm system, controls at Riverside need urgent repair; staff to produce prioritized cost list
Summary
County officials reported failures in a wandering-resident alarm system and aging heating/controls at Riverside and directed staff to compile prioritized repairs and cost estimates, with the possibility of using under-budget capital funds to pay for some work.
County commissioners were told Monday that Riverside, the county’s long‑running nursing facility, needs prompt repairs after staff found parts for a decades‑old wandering‑resident alarm no longer available and several building control systems nearing the end of their useful life. Commissioners asked staff to prioritize needed work and return with cost estimates.
Why it matters: Facility failures that affect resident safety — including alarm bracelets that stop transmitting and controls that do not register elevator and door signals — create immediate operational and safety challenges and may require reallocation of capital funds or competitive bidding for replacements.
Commission discussion and staff direction A county official told commissioners the alarm system installed “about 30 years ago” is no longer fully serviceable on…
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