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First residents return |
The storm did extensive damage to the care facility, forcing it's closure and the dispersement of it's residents as well as layoff's and separation of employees. The five months since have been filled with planning, reconstruction and reaching for the goal of returning residents to the place they call home.
Bringing the facility back to capacity will take until sometime in November as former residents will return a handful at a time over the next month. The home will serve up to 74 residents and now includes full cafeteria service. ( the facility took meal service from the Winston Medical Center prior to the tornado. The WMC building remains closed at this time.)
Lacey Vowell - Admin Fran Misso - Director of Nurses |
"This is the best day we have had in a long time. It's been a long time coming!" said Vowell.
Fran Misso, Director of Nurses, echoed those sentiments as well, stating - "We are ready to get our folks back!"
The first two residents returned around 11:30 today and more will return each week day over the next few weeks.
Nursing Home staff ready for return of patients |