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Residents and families protest Norse Home closure in Seattle
With just five months to go until the Norse Home is set to close its doors, residents and their families held a protest in hopes of preventing the closure.
SEATTLE — The Norse Home, a senior assisted-living facility in Seattle, is set to shut its doors in June. However, residents and their families are doing everything they can to stop the closure.
On Saturday, a protest was held outside of the Norse Home. The goal of the protest was to raise awareness about the closure and garner support so that the remaining residents don’t have to move.
“This is probably one of the last, if not the last of the true nonprofits that have a Medicaid contract,” Lisa Satin, a senior housing advisor, said. “I want people to pay attention to what happens when we get older.”
Satin said it’s already a difficult process to find affordable housing for seniors and if the Norse Home closes, it will make options even more limited.
“We’d like to inform people of the nonprofit that calls themselves a nonprofit who is taking this building to turn it into a community for wealthy people when they could really take the building and remodel it like they’re going to do and get the DSHS to house seniors that need assisted living at a good price,” Satin said.
Transforming Age, the nonprofit that runs the Norse Home, announced the closure in the fall of 2024. The organization told residents it would be a temporary closure.
However, KING 5 discovered the organization had already submitted plans to the city of Seattle to change the building’s use and occupancy. The proposed plans would change the building from its existing 130 units to just 32 units.
KING 5 reached out to Transforming Age for comment and has not yet heard back.
Many residents have already moved out but some remain and are determined to stay regardless of the June deadline. Some residents and families sent a letter last month to Transforming Age letting the CEO know they will not be moving out.
“That’s the ultimate goal is to get it back and turn it back into what it is, what it’s been for 70 years,” Satin said.
Residents and families protest Norse Home closure in Seattle
Seattle, WA – In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Norse Home, a beloved senior living facility in Seattle, has announced its closure due to financial difficulties. Residents and their families are devastated by the news and have taken to the streets to protest the closure.
The Norse Home has been a pillar in the community for decades, providing high-quality care and a sense of community for its residents. Many families have entrusted their loved ones to the care of the Norse Home, and the closure has left them feeling abandoned and betrayed.
Protesters have gathered outside the facility, holding signs and chanting slogans in a desperate plea to keep the Norse Home open. They are calling on the management to explore alternative solutions to keep the facility running, such as fundraising efforts or seeking additional financial support from the community.
Residents have shared stories of the happy memories they have made at the Norse Home, and the deep connections they have formed with staff and fellow residents. For many, the facility is not just a place to live, but a home filled with love and support.
As the protests continue, residents and families are hopeful that their voices will be heard and that a solution can be found to save the Norse Home from closing its doors for good. They are determined to fight for the place that has become such an important part of their lives, and are calling on the community to stand with them in solidarity.
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