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To the uninitiated, taking a sick resident of a nursing home to a hospital or emergency room might not seem like a big deal.

To the uninitiated, taking a sick resident of a nursing home to a hospital or emergency room might not seem like a big deal.

To the uninitiated, taking a sick resident of a nursing home to a hospital or emergency room might not seem like a big deal.

“We’re always going to need nursing homes in our state,” Director of the Executive Management Finance Office Steven Kohler said.

Gov. Kristi Noem’s proposed fiscal year 2025 budget includes four percent cost of living adjustments for state employees, education and nursing home providers. Advocates for each of those industries—known as the Big Three—are applauding the starting point.

PIERRE — State funding for nursing homes is up an average of 25% statewide since the Legislature and Gov. Kristi Noem approved more money for them last winter.

More nursing homes could close if proposed staffing rules are passed.

More nursing homes could close if proposed staffing rules are passed.

More nursing homes could close if proposed staffing rules are passed.

More nursing homes could close if proposed staffing rules are passed.