North Star Manor reports slight dip in occupancy but positive staffing trends

North Star Manor administrators told the Marshall County Board on Sept. 15 that overall occupancy at the nursing home and assisted living units has fallen slightly this year while apartment units continue to have a solid waiting list.

Administrator Morgan Skeim said the facility's staffing trend is positive and that resident and service ratings have remained high. Finance Director John Campbell and Skeim reported that Altru Therapy has produced positive outcomes. Skeim also noted federal wage mandate requirements have been met but described those mandates as a financial challenge for the facility. An updated patio project is currently being completed with donations covering the work.

The Board received the update as part of routine department reporting; no policy or budget vote specific to North Star Manor was recorded at this meeting.