Montana's Nursing Homes Are in Crisis

In the final week of 2022, the Havre Daily News carried a letter to the editor submitted by Valley County Commissioner Mary Armstrong on behalf of the County Commissions of 19 counties in Montana, including Hill and Phillips Counties. This letter was brought to the attention of the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home (SMNH) Board by Board President, Art Kleinjan, who wants to see Blaine County involved in the important mission outlined by Armstrong.

Administrator for the SMNH, Rebecca Shackelford, along with her governing board, wishes to get the word out to the community about the nursing home crisis...