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Hearthstone: Senior care facilities face struggles post-pandemic

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One difficulty common to nursing homes, especially in the post-COVID era, is finding and retaining staff. A sign outside Hearthstone advertises the hourly wage and sign-on bonus for a certified nursing assistant. As of Aug. 17, Hearthstone had posted on its website one job opening for a CNA, five openings for licensed practical nurses, and four openings for registered nurses. (Independent photo by Ken Farver)

While the letter of Hearthstone Prairie Home resident Marge Clark to Heritage Ministries did not result in responses to specific concerns, Crystal Briggs – Hearthstone’s business office manager – did […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Picture of Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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