Nursing Home & VAC 11-9-2026

The LaSalle County Board Nursing Home and VAC Committee met on November 9, 2026. The VAC representative was absent, so no VAC report was given. Nursing home management reported a projected fiscal-year net gain of about $995,000, an October monthly loss of $129,133 (including a $27,983 CMS fine and a three-payroll month), and cash of $3.6 million at October 31. The committee approved going out for bids for water tower painting, estimated at $75,000–$90,000, and replacement of the nurse call system, estimated at about $125,000; both projects were included in the new budget year. Members discussed timing the work for spring and ensuring bid validity, but no contract awards were made. The committee also approved the nursing home bills and accepted the administrator’s report.

The dining room renovation was discussed as a potential project, with an architect’s preliminary estimate just under $400,000, including about $70,000 in fees. Members favored addressing the ceiling and HVAC first and considering phased work to limit disruption; the full project was not approved or funded, and management said it would require future planning. A scheduling-software integration is delayed, following a quoted $1,800 charge and an estimated further eight weeks for implementation. A new culinary services provider is expected to start December 1, though no vendor name or contract amount was stated. Management also confirmed delivery of a replacement bus and sale of the former bus through iBid. No other procurement awards were identified.