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MENDOTA — Mendota Lutheran Home confirmed reports that it is closing, in a press release on Facebook at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday.
“It is with heavy hearts the Administration, Staff and Board of Mendota Lutheran Home announce the closing of the facility. Our dedicated staff have faced: community rumors, an aging facility, dwindling census, rising costs, and low reimbursement rates. In these changing times stand alone, non-for-profit homes face difficulty remaining a viable choice,” the Facebook message read.
“While change is always difficult, we are especially saddened by these circumstances. A reasonable transition period is expected. The Mendota Lutheran Home sincerely thank the families and community for 67 wonderful years.”
No further details, such as a closing date, were released.
Court records from Chicago this winter showed that Mendota Lutheran Home voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.