Nassau judge will decide whether to stop evacuation of residents from Woodbury nursing home
As News 12 previously reported, employees at the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation say the facility will shut down at the end of the year, they'll lose their jobs, and residents would be forced out.
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A Nassau judge will decide whether a Woodbury nursing home could start evacuating residents as early Friday.
As News 12 previously reported, employees at the Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation say the facility will shut down at the end of the year, they'll lose their jobs and residents would be forced out.
A source familiar with the plan told News 12 the facility is in dire financial straits, prompting a temporary emergency evacuation.
On Wednesday night, Attorney General Letitia James filed an emergency injunction to stop the facility from evacuating the over 300 patients.
Corinne just wants clear answers about her loved one's future at the facility.
"I don't know anything and it would be just nice if they would at least let us know what is actually happening right now,” she said. "Is she leaving? Is she staying? Nobody's calling us."
A Nassau judge heard from both sides Thursday evening.
The facility administrator said in court documents it's not aware of the state's order to stop the evacuation plan, says residents could be evacuated as early as Dec. 20, and says the facility has been in contact with residents and their families about it.
“Nobody has contacted any of the families,” said Corinne.
Denise Avril says she’s worked as a nurse at the facility for over 20 years. She says the current plan is unfair to the staff and patients.
"Not one of them was notified. Not one family member was notified. They found out from the media. They found out from other employees," she said.
The Attorney General's Office alleges there is no emergency that warrants an evacuation going against Department of Health protocols, which include a 120-day notice of a proposed closure.
The facility still has not returned any of News 12’s calls or requests for details about what’s going on.
A judge could make a decision on whether to stop the evacuation Friday morning.
