Ohio — Local leaders shot down a proposal for a new nursing home in Xenia, OH, after concerns were raised about the increased call volume a new facility could have on emergency medical service workers.
Local City Council members voted down the proposal for a new 99-bed facility despite the developer’s claims that it would add more than 125 jobs and generate over $100,000 in income tax revenue.
The decision to not move forward stems from concerns about added burdens a new facility could place on local paramedics.
Xenia has dealt with increased EMS call volumes since 1988, with about 1 in 5 ambulance calls currently coming from nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The area is also struggling to hire workers to meet increased call volumes.
The town is now analyzing its call volume and working with EMS and long-term care providers to reduce the burden on local government agencies.
From the February 2020 Issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News
