Trempealeau County Nursing Home - Safe Resident Assistance Grant

WHITEHALL, Wis. — West Bend Mutual Insurance Company announced it has awarded its
Safe Resident Assistance Endowment Grant to Trempealeau County Health Care Center. In
partnership with LeadingAgeTM Wisconsin, West Bend established the Endowment to provide
state-of-the-art equipment to improve transferring or transfer assistance for residents and
caregivers of long-term care facilities across Wisconsin, while easing the financial burden for
facilities. Since the Endowment’s creation in 2014, West Bend has awarded more than $175,000
in grants to over 35 Wisconsin facilities.

“The generosity of West Bend through this grant provides our facility with state-of-the-art
equipment that allows our staff to safely transfer residents with the best support possible,” said
Curtis Johnson, administrator at Trempealeau County Health Care Center. “These resources
enable our facility to efficiently move residents safely, and with dignity, while minimizing risk
of injury to both residents and caregivers.”

“At West Bend, we’re committed to supporting patient and caregiver safety,” said Jim Keal, vice
president of West Bend’s monoline workers’ compensation division. “Through our Safe Resident
Assistance Endowment and our partnership with LeadingAge™ Wisconsin, we are happy to help
provide equipment that improves the safety and comfort of both caregivers and residents at
facilities throughout the state.”

“LeadingAge Wisconsin applauds West Bend’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality
care to our state’s nursing home and assisted living residents,” said John Sauer, LeadingAge
Wisconsin’s president and CEO. “Through this company’s generosity and charitable giving,
more direct caregivers will have access to state-of-the-art equipment designed to safely serve
residents in need of assistance with transfers and related cares.”

About West Bend Mutual Insurance

West Bend Mutual Insurance Company has been insuring homes, autos, and businesses for 125 years. Headquartered in West Bend, WI, the company employs more than 1,300 associates and partners with 1,500 independent insurance agencies in 13 states to bring these products and services to their valued customers.

About LeadingAge Wisconsin

LeadingAge Wisconsin is a non-profit association of more than 200 mission-driven member organizations, including nursing homes, assisted living and independent facilities, and community service agencies. Statewide, LeadingAge Wisconsin members employ over 38,000 people who provide compassionate care to more than 48,000 individuals daily.

About Trempealeau County Health Care Center

Trempealeau County Health Care Center is a county-owned facility with roots beginning in 1898 and is one of three licensed Institute for Mental Disease-Nursing Facility (IMD-NF) in the State of Wisconsin. Trempealeau County Health Care Center provides services to persons throughout the State of Wisconsin over the age of 18 who have serious, persistent mental illness. Using a recovery and person-directed care approach the Trempealeau County Health Care Center, focuses on assisting persons to be prepared for community living by promoting the individuals well-being.

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