VINCENNES — Residents of Fox Ridge Manor, an independent senior living facility in Vincennes, were shocked by a sudden announcement that they must vacate the premises by December 31, 2025.
The abrupt closure, initiated by the facility’s new owner, Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, has left elderly residents and their families scrambling to find new housing during the difficult holiday season and the onset of winter.
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care, which recently purchased the property, issued a statement calling the closure an “extremely difficult decision” driven by “broader market conditions” that rendered continued operations “unsustainable.”
However, residents and family members report receiving the closure notice—effectively a 30-day eviction—with little formal documentation or detail, compounding the stress.
The short timeline is the primary source of frustration and anxiety for the facility’s residents.
The short notice, especially during the holidays and winter weather, leaves family of residents scrambling to find alternative housing.
For some, the move is made harder by financial changes. The former owner had reportedly provided Elder Benefits assistance, a support program that Tutera has since discontinued, adding financial strain to the already challenging task of relocation.
The closure highlights the mounting pressures facing senior housing in Indiana, where the demand for appropriate and affordable care continues to rise.
- Growing Senior Population: Indiana’s senior population is expanding rapidly, with adults aged 65 and older projected to make up more than 20% of the state’s residents by 2030.
- Market Vulnerability: The closure of Fox Ridge Manor—an independent living facility—shows that even as demand grows, market conditions, particularly cost increases and staffing challenges, can quickly render operations unsustainable for facility owners.
Tutera’s Vice President of Operations, Mike Ross, stated the company is working to help residents relocate and is coordinating with nearby communities that provide similar levels of care. Despite these assurances, residents are grappling with the uncertainty and the physical and emotional toll of a forced move on such short notice.
The sudden 30-day notice has raised questions about regulatory requirements for facility closures. According to Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) requirements for residential care facilities, while facilities must submit a closure plan to the IDOH at least 45 days prior, the notice to residents and their legal representatives must be given at least 30 days prior to the closure date. The situation at Fox Ridge Manor appears to be navigating this minimum notice period, putting immediate pressure on residents to move safely before the end of the month.
