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County hears Traverse Care Center update; approves $11,916 furnace replacement

Traverse County Commission · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Regional director Michelle Ehrenberg reported Traverse Care Center and Prairie View Place are at roughly 85–90% census, have begun weekend admissions, and offer staff training. The Board approved a $11,916 quote to replace a furnace at Prairie View Place.

Michelle Ehrenberg, Regional Director of SNF Operations, told the Commission that Traverse Care Center and Prairie View Place are operating at approximately 85%–90% census and have started accepting weekend admissions. She reported that CAN and TMA training is available to staff, and introduced the facility's new Director of Nursing and shared administrator (names were not stated on the record).

The Board approved a quote from Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical for $11,916.00 to replace the final furnace at Prairie View Place. The motion to approve the furnace work passed unanimously (motion by Commissioner Dwight Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Mark Gail). The administration said the furnace update would complete the facility's heating system upgrades.