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Rockingham County nursing home reports staffing turnaround, agency spend falling and new hires expected
Summary
County long-term care leaders told commissioners that agency nursing usage has dropped, house-staff hiring is rising, and the facility expects multiple full-time hires in the coming weeks; facility census and infection-control status were also reported.
Rockingham County's long-term care leadership reported a marked improvement in staffing and a reduction in contracted nursing agency costs during the Jan. 8 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Long-term care director Chantelle said the nursing home census is 133 and assisted living census 49. She reported a recent increase in staff illnesses but said new hires and orientation…
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