Fiddler's Green Senior Community in Bad Axe has been providing housing to senior veterans for five years. However, due to a lack of tenants, the facility is expected to close its doors on August 1st. The decision to close was a difficult one, driven by economic conditions such as high inflation and the trend of families choosing to keep their elderly loved ones at home rather than in a retirement home.
The closure of Fiddler's Green is not uncommon, as senior homes across the country are facing similar challenges. The senior home industry is feeling the impact of economic hardships, with facilities like Fiddler's Green needing a certain number of tenants to remain viable. Despite the closure, there is hope for the future, as management at Fiddler's Green is aiming to reopen at some point down the line.
In the meantime, current tenants at Fiddler's Green will be transferred to different facilities, leaving the building vacant. The fate of the building itself is uncertain, with possibilities including leasing or selling the property. The Bad Axe location was part of a dream to provide housing for veterans without a place to live, but unfortunately, the challenges of the times have led to its closure. The impact of the pandemic also played a role, with struggles to add new occupants during that time.