05/27/2026
This past holiday weekend, an assisted living facility experienced a sudden fire caused by a lightning strike. Thankfully, due to the swift action of their incredible staff, no injuries were reported. However, the incident left multiple residents unexpectedly displaced.
Without hesitation, the Heartwood Lodge team jumped into action to activate emergency support and welcome these seniors into our community.
A massive thank you to our EVS team, Activities Director, Staffing Coordinator, Frontline Staff, and Administrator who spent their holiday weekend ensuring every new resident could be safely and comfortably settled in.
We also couldn't have done this alone. Our amazing community partners moved mountains to help us prepare:
-Carelinc had emergency beds delivered to our facility within the hour.
-Trinity EMS and MATS sprung into action immediately to transport the seniors safely to their new temporary home.
While it is never easy or convenient to be displaced from your home, we are so incredibly grateful for the safety of everyone involved. To our new temporary residents: you are so welcome here. We can’t wait for you to join in our daily activities, connect with our community, and make the very most of your stay with us!