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Largest nursing home in St. Louis closes suddenly, forcing out 170 residents (apnews.com)

submitted 8 months ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/health@lemmy.world

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The largest skilled nursing facility in St. Louis has closed suddenly, forcing about 170 residents to be bused to other care centers. Many left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing.

The abrupt shutdown of Northview Village Nursing Home on Friday came after workers learned they might not be paid and walked out, confusing residents and their relatives. Many family members gathered through the day Saturday outside the facility on the city’s north side. Some didn’t immediately know where their loved ones were taken.

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[–] thefartographer@lemm.ee 14 points 8 months ago

Oh good, only old people, their loved ones, and employees got hurt by this whole ordeal. For a second there, I was worried that the investors lost some money or worse: that people would receive healthcare via government funds...