<div>Rumors in regards to the Logan Health - Shelby Care Center (nursing home) and the Logan Health - Cut Bank hospital have been circulating the area for the past couple of weeks. Until just recently, nothing had been substantiated in regards to either facility.On Thursday, July 10, an anonymous letter was received that included a copy of the letter sent out to the families of Logan Health - Shelby Care Center residents. The second paragraph states: “Our highest priority has always been to provide safe, high-quality care for our community’s seniors. After careful consideration, our Board and leadership team have made the decision to restructure the care delivery model at the care center. By August 29, 2025, we will close our Long-Term Care unit and transition to an Intermediate Swing Bed Program within our hospital. Under this model, we will operate up to 14 intermediate swing beds, as allowed by conditions of participation, to continue delivering skilled and long-term care services.”The anonymous letter also included some valid concerns about people who have spent their lives in Toole County now having to move, families now having to travel to see their relatives and how this is just a tremendous loss for the community in general. A press release in regards to the Shelby Care Center was released on Friday, July 11 and can be found in it’s entirety below.Concerning the Logan Health - Cut Bank hospital closure rumor, the newspaper received the following statement from Chris Leopold, Senior Marketing Coordinator for Logan Health: “At this time, it’s too early to determine what direct impact this legislation (the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed into law on July 4,) will have. However, there are no immediate threats to any Logan Health facilities. Our organization remains committed to Cut Bank and the rest of our critical access communities. One of the benefits of being part of a Montana-based health system like Billings Clinic – Logan Health is the ability to respond to changes in the health care landscape, while ensuring continued access to care for communities across the state – no matter how rural.”*Below is a press release received from Logan Health.*Logan Health – Shelby announces transition of care center to intermediate swing bed unitThe Board of Directors and local leadership of the Logan Health Shelby Care Center announced plans on June 26, 2025, to restructure care delivery model at the care center and transition the beds to an intermediate swing bed unit within the hospital, ensuring high-quality, sustainable care for seniors and other patients needing short-term, skilled or intermediate services.This decision follows extensive planning and consideration of the best ways to serve the region’s health care needs responsibly and sustainably.“Providing our community’s seniors with access to excellent care remains our highest priority,” said Logan Health Shelby President Vicki Newmiller. “However, we must also be good stewards of our resources to ensure we can continue offering a full range of health services in our region.”The transition comes in response to the growing challenges faced by nursing homes nationwide. Between 2020 and mid-2024, more than 770 nursing homes closed across the United States due to rising costs, staffing shortages, and reimbursement rates that do not cover the actual cost of care. Montana alone lost 12 nursing homes in recent years, about 20% of its senior care facilities.By converting the care center beds to intermediate swing beds, Logan Health Shelby can continue providing skilled and intermediate nursing services, as well as rehabilitation services for patients who no longer require acute hospital care but are not able to live independently.“Our swing bed unit will allow us to deliver the same compassionate, professional care, while keeping our health care services financially viable for years to come,” said Newmiller.The transition is expected to be completed within 60 days following notification to state agencies. Current residents and their families will receive personalized support to ensure appropriate placement and continuity of care, whether in the swing bed unit or at another local nursing facility with available capacity.</div>

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Rumors in regards to the Logan Health - Shelby Care Center (nursing home) and the Logan Health - Cut Bank hospital have been circulating the area for the past couple of weeks. Until just recently, nothing had been substantiated in regards to either facility. On Thursday, July 10, an anonymous...

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