With a groundbreaking celebration on April 23, 2025, Western Sky crossed a significant milestone on the road to building a new, nonprofit nursing home in Grant. The Western Sky board formed in 2022, when Golden Ours Convalescent Home closed in Grant, leaving the community without an option for long-term care. It was a three-year effort to reach the point where construction could begin. During that time, the board . . .
Link to article: Groundbreaking celebrationThe Grant Lions and Rotary clubs are hosting a Pancake Feed for Western Sky from 5:30 to 7:30 on Oct. 5 at the Perkins County Fairgrounds. Auction begins at 7 p.m. Some items available: • 2001 Ford Expedition, mint condition with 19,395 miles (Reserve priced) • Two 1996 $50 gold coins (Reserve $2,500 each) • Two UNL football tickets • Eight beef bundles donated by the Wilson family . . .
Link to article: Pancake feed & auction Oct. 5We invite you to come to our town hall meeting on July 25, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Perkins County Fairgrounds. Our consultant Tim Groshans from Burwell and USDA Representative Sara Pierce from North Platte will be there to offer updates and answer your questions. The USDA has obligated $13.9 million for the Western Sky project. This is an exciting step forward. With terms of 3.5% for 40 years, the pieces are now in place for us to move . . .
Link to article: Town Hall Meeting July 25The USDA has obligated $13.9 million for construction of Western Sky Community Care Center in Grant. The terms are favorable at 3.5% for 40 years. Because the USDA considers Western Sky a "startup," they are requiring additional cash-on-hand reserves to ensure our operational success. We need a total of $3.1 million in order to begin construction. We have $2.2 million now. (This number reflects our expenses . . .
Link to article: UPDATE: USDA Obligates Funds for WSCCCWith the help of our supporters in the Perkins County community and beyond, 2023 was a year of tremendous progress in the effort to restore nursing home care to our community. Here are some of the important steps we've taken: • Obtained our own 501(c)3 tax exempt status as an independent nonprofit organization. • Received USDA approval of our market study and architectural plan for a 40-bed skilled nursing home . . .
Link to article: 2024 Progress Update