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Staffing shortage keeps 42-bed unit closed at Riverside; county seeks cost estimate to reopen
Summary
Riverside staff told delegates a 42-bed unit remains closed because the facility lacks enough nurses and aides; they estimated roughly five–six nurses and about 20 aides would be needed and offered to provide cost and reimbursement calculations to the delegation.
Riverside staff told the delegation the facility is operating 170 of 215 licensed beds and that one unit of 42 beds remains closed for lack of staff. To reopen the unit, the speaker estimated needing "five to six nurses" and roughly "20 aids," adding that those employees are scarce in the current labor market.
Delegates asked Riverside to produce a staffing-cost analysis showing the wages required to open the unit, expected Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement, and the county share needed to cover any delta. "I can have that prepared for you," a Riverside representative said. The request will inform whether investing to reopen existing capacity is feasible alongside planning for a new facility.
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