(Moorhead, MN) -- Eventide Senior Living says it's stopping assisted living and senior services at the Fairmont location in Moorhead. A recent pipe leak that led to major water damage sped up the decision that has been part of the organization’s long-term plan. “We have known for some time that the Eventide Fairmont building would eventually not allow us to meet the needs of our residents,” Jon Riewer, president and CEO, explained. “With the recent water damage event, we had to take a hard look at the future of the Fairmont and how it aligns with our mission to best serve older adults.”
The organization cites several reasons. The building layout, particularly the East addition, is unable to be reconfigured to meet the needs of residents. The building lacks common spaces and amenities, and also does not have a commercial kitchen and the majority of the apartments do not have kitchens, all of which do not lend to the quality of care the organization wants to provide its residents. Another major reason is the inability to remodel to meet the new building code and regulations that will be required by the state of Minnesota as of August 1.
“The investment required to make these changes is well beyond what makes sense financially or programmatically,” said Riewer. “The needs and wants of today’s older adults continue to evolve and it is our responsibility to respond.”
Eventide is hoping to have resident transitions completed within 90 days, but will not complete transfer of ownership until all residents have been relocated.
