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Redwood Falls, Minn. —
“We will rebuild. We are not closing.”
Jim Broich, Parkview Home administrator was resolute in his stance about the future of the Belview nursing home facility.
Despite rumors to the contrary, plans are already in the works to get the building up and running as soon as possible. However, that may still be some time, as the building not only faces significant roof damage as a result of the July 1 storm, it continues to experience damage every time a rain event occurs.
While a tarp covers the west portion of the building complex, it is not keeping out the water that has fallen since the initial storm hit. High winds July 10 also blew off the tarp that had been affixed to the roof resulting in more damage.
More water leaked and at times poured in to the facility causing added damage.
According to Broich, the storm came at the worst time, as it hit around 5 p.m. on the Friday of a long holiday weekend.
To top it off it was the first day of a state government shutdown.
The storm left the building without power with the exception of a small generator, and as a result of the damage and the loss of power 25 of the nursing home residents had to be evacuated.
Nelson said the community response after the storm hit was wonderful, as several ambulance crews and Thielen Bus Lines came over to help with the transport of the residents who ended up in Redwood Falls, Olivia and Wabasso. Those residents remain in different facilities until the building is repaired.
Broich surmised the repair is going to take at least three months to finish.
Initial insurance checks have been made, but because of the state shutdown no inspections have been conducted.
Broich said he is not waiting for the state, because those residents who call Parkview their home want to get back.
No, said Nelson, it is not that they are not getting what they need where they are, it is just not their home.
A special service is being held in Belview July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal park with a potluck and the service following. If there is inclement weather, the event is going to be held at the Odeon Hall. The event is being held to raise funds for the chapel at Parkview.
Work continues at the facility, but the majority of the 65 people who work at Parkview are currently without work.
Challenges are ahead for Parkview, but Broich and Nelson are confident the facility is going to be up and running soon.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the Wednesday event to help show support for the facility and the people of Parkview as they continue to pick up the pieces.
“We will rebuild. We are not closing.”
Jim Broich, Parkview Home administrator was resolute in his stance about the future of the Belview nursing home facility.
Despite rumors to the contrary, plans are already in the works to get the building up and running as soon as possible. However, that may still be some time, as the building not only faces significant roof damage as a result of the July 1 storm, it continues to experience damage every time a rain event occurs.
While a tarp covers the west portion of the building complex, it is not keeping out the water that has fallen since the initial storm hit. High winds July 10 also blew off the tarp that had been affixed to the roof resulting in more damage.
More water leaked and at times poured in to the facility causing added damage.
According to Broich, the storm came at the worst time, as it hit around 5 p.m. on the Friday of a long holiday weekend.
To top it off it was the first day of a state government shutdown.
The storm left the building without power with the exception of a small generator, and as a result of the damage and the loss of power 25 of the nursing home residents had to be evacuated.
Nelson said the community response after the storm hit was wonderful, as several ambulance crews and Thielen Bus Lines came over to help with the transport of the residents who ended up in Redwood Falls, Olivia and Wabasso. Those residents remain in different facilities until the building is repaired.
Broich surmised the repair is going to take at least three months to finish.
Initial insurance checks have been made, but because of the state shutdown no inspections have been conducted.
Broich said he is not waiting for the state, because those residents who call Parkview their home want to get back.
No, said Nelson, it is not that they are not getting what they need where they are, it is just not their home.
A special service is being held in Belview July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the municipal park with a potluck and the service following. If there is inclement weather, the event is going to be held at the Odeon Hall. The event is being held to raise funds for the chapel at Parkview.
Work continues at the facility, but the majority of the 65 people who work at Parkview are currently without work.
Challenges are ahead for Parkview, but Broich and Nelson are confident the facility is going to be up and running soon.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend the Wednesday event to help show support for the facility and the people of Parkview as they continue to pick up the pieces.
