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Commissioners approve county respite care contract with Rosewood Healthcare Center
Summary
The board approved a contract with Rosewood Healthcare Center to provide in‑home personal care and caregiver respite services for Rosebud County residents 60 and older from July 1 through June 30, 2027, including a $500 deductible waiver arrangement with the hospital.
The Board of Commissioners approved a county contract with Rosewood Healthcare Center to provide in‑home personal care and respite to caregivers for Rosebud County residents aged 60 and older, effective July 1 through June 30, 2027.
The Chair read the contract purpose into the record: "The purpose of this contract is to provide in home personal care and respite to caregivers by performing the services in section 4 to individuals 60 years and older living in Rosebud County in need of caregiving services to meet their needs." The Chair also said the agreement includes a $500 deductible waiver with the hospital and that the provider would have 20 employees assigned to the program. Committee member moved the approval and the Chair seconded; the board voted to approve the contract.
The contract is intended to expand county‑funded in‑home support and respite for older residents. The board did not record further discussion or specify additional fiscal details during the meeting. The board carried the motion by voice vote.
