The Callaway Good Life Center is also a vital part of our local economy, employing many community members and supporting the flow of wages to local service providers. Like many nursing homes, Callaway Good Life Center has struggled with a shortage of staff, often having to rely on costly agency workers to ensure quality care for its residents. At the same time, Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates have failed to keep pace with the increasing costs of providing care, leaving a significant financial gap.

Losing CGLC would not only displace elderly residents who rely on its care, but would also lead to significant job losses and a decline in local revenue - a tremendous loss for Callaway and surrounding towns. Essential expenses - including food, wages, insurance, and utilities - continue to rise, stretching the facility’s budget thin. Additionally, the building itself is aging, requiring ongoing maintenance and upgrades to create a comfortable, modern environment for residents.

Plans for a new nursing home were put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising material costs, but the vision remains. Now, more than ever, the center needs the community’s support to turn that vision into reality. The CGLC board is dedicated to working toward the very attainable goal of a new facility that will provide exceptional care for our seniors, ensuring they continue to receive the support and dignity they deserve in a modern, welcoming environment.

Here are current ways you can get involved: · Support Fundraising Efforts – Plan on joining us for a Breakfast Fundraiser on June 28 from 7-10 a.m. at the Callaway Community Center. This Breakfast Fundraiser is working hand in hand with Give 4 Custer County to increase funds raised. If you would like to learn more about Give 4 Custer County and the Fundraising opportunity this provides, please visit give4cc.asimobile.net · Spread the Word – Encourage friends, family, and local businesses to rally behind this cause.