Advocates for Nursing Home Care address the shortage of nursing home beds in Champaign Co.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) — Advocates for Nursing Home Care have collaborated with numerous local organizations to address the need of nursing home beds in Champaign County.

At the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, representatives met and discussed how they can resolve the crisis.

“We’re announcing a community collaborative of community leaders, stakeholders to look for a solution to the crisis we’re facing in access to nursing home beds in our community,” said Cathy Emanuel of Champaign.

The community collaboration consists of Carle, OSF, Christie Clinic, and six other organizations.

Director of Skilled Nursing and Facility Practice Matt Nieukirk says he was present to ensure patients are receiving the proper care after being hospitalized.

“I think our biggest thing is we want to make sure that when our patients leave the hospital, they are going to a facility where they are getting adequate and quality care,” said Nieukirk.

Emanuel says she hopes to have a few projected solutions in six to nine months.

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