Sudden Closure of St. Louis Nursing Home Leaves Residents Relocated and Workers Unpaid
A nursing home in St. Louis abruptly closed, leaving over 100 workers unpaid and forcing the relocation of approximately 170 residents. Family members and friends gathered at the facility, trying to locate their loved ones after the sudden closure. The closure took staff and residents' families by surprise, and it will leave a significant gap in the region's long-term care system. The nursing home was the largest skilled nursing facility in the city, serving many low-income patients. State regulators worked through the night to find new accommodations for the residents. The closure was due to "workforce issues," according to state officials.