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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1947
Page
10
A Linn County study shows the county spends about 3470 dollars monthly to care for 49 elderly in nursing homes. The report notes 19 nursing homes in the county plus four private-home care sites, with Cedar Rapids hosting ten facilities and Marion six.
A study by Mrs. Ford notes 49 elderly nursing home residents in Center Point and Lisbon with varied care needs. Average monthly charges run about 70.81 dollars, ranging from 40 to 90, as state limits and operator pressures shape the market. Doctors warn of a statewide housing shortage for the aged and urge a county nursing home to relieve hospital beds, though legal bond limits and cost volatility hinder action.
The Cedar Rapids Marion Council of Churches will host a panel at 7 30 p m Monday in First Presbyterian Church. Dr Carroll C Roberts council president will preside with vice president Lee B Winterberg as moderator. Panelists include the Rev Andrew Kurth on Protestant Unity and the Rev Milton C Early on Religion.
Miss Grace Thoman of Wilson High School joins Life and Fred C. Henson, publicity chairman, in promoting civic opportunities.
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