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Martha T. Berry facility reports high census, receives county proclamation on 75th anniversary
Summary
The committee received a report from Martha T. Berry leadership detailing a 93.2% census, facility improvements and funding sources; commissioners adopted a proclamation honoring the facility’s 75th anniversary. Staff said no county general fund dollars support operations.
The committee received and filed a scheduled report from Martha T. Berry County Medical Care Facility and adopted a proclamation honoring the facility’s 75th anniversary.
Kevin (last name not provided), administrator of Martha T. Berry, told commissioners the facility’s census is 93.2 percent, above the state average of about 74 percent. He said some beds were taken offline for maintenance and short-term use by the Sheriff’s Department but that the Sheriff’s occupancy was ending. Kevin said the facility recently had a strong survey and is expecting a possible 5-star rating in April.
Kevin said Martha T. Berry receives no county general-fund support for operations and noted the county owns the building and all fixtures. He described a $250,000 state grant (awarded via MPHI) to replace personal thermal air conditioning units (PTACs) and noted the roof has experienced a leak that staff are addressing with Facilities & Operations. Kevin summarized the facility’s history and its regulatory framework; he referenced Public Act 368 and earlier Public Act 139 as the statutory authorities shaping county medical care facilities.
Commissioners praised the facility and Kevin’s leadership. The committee voted 13–0 to receive and file the report and later voted 13–0 to receive and file a proclamation celebrating the facility’s 75th anniversary. Several commissioners encouraged new commissioners to tour the facility.
Key operational details presented: 93.2% census, four beds temporarily offline for maintenance, recent survey performance moving from one star to four stars with a potential five-star recalculation in April, capital projects including PTAC replacements funded in part by a roughly $250,000 state grant, and a capital-outlay rule that treats purchases over $5,000 as capital items.
