“Heartbreaking Dilemma: 96-Year-Old Battles Unthinkable Eviction Threat – ‘I Refuse to Leave My Home!'”
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In a twist that seems straight out of a dramatic movie rather than real life, a 96-year-old woman named Jean Jacques received a three-day eviction notice from the very place she thought would be her forever home. Can you imagine being told to pack your bags after 22 years of calling a place home, right after celebrating your 96th birthday? That’s the predicament she’s facing at Pacific Grove Senior Living in California.
Now, here’s the kicker—Jean believed she would be cared for for life under a lifetime contract signed back in 2002. It’s like finding a rat in your favorite cheese; it just ruins everything, right? She put down a whopping $250,000 and has chipped in monthly for years. But now, not only does she face a $110,000 bill, but she also finds herself with a notice that seems to disregard the promises made by previous management. So, what happens next? Is there a happy ending in store, or is Jean left to navigate this bewildering situation solo? Well, stay tuned, because this story is just getting started.
A 96-year-old was given a three-day eviction notice from the establishment she has lived in for two decades. Jean Jacques has lived at the Pacific Grove Senior Living in California, USA, for 22 years. However, just one month after celebrating her 96th birthday in July, the facility gave Jean a notice stating that she must pay her outstanding balance of about $110,000 or vacate her unit.
Nevertheless, it was Jean’s understanding that she would be taken care of for life — regardless of whether she outlived her savings, KSBW reported on August 26.
The eviction notice was reportedly issued by Pacifica Senior Living, the parent company of Pacific Grove Senior Living.
When Pacifica acquired the facility from California-Nevada Methodist Homes in 2022, there was an expectation that existing contracts would be honored. Though the previous owner’s contracts were grandfathered in, their policies were not, KSBW reported.
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Jean, who is happy, healthy, and full of life, reportedly said that in 2002, she had signed a lifetime contract with the previous owner, California Nevada Methodist Homes, that said she could live there for the rest of her life.
She had paid a $250,000 down deposit and has been paying $5,000 a month since then until she ran out of savings in 2018. Jean was shocked because the reason she moved into the formerly Forest Hill Manor, was to be taken care of for the rest of her life.
Image credits: KSBW Action News 8
Image credits: KSBW Action News 8
President of Pacific Grove Senior Living’s Residents’ Association, Bob Sadler, reportedly explained that contracts for “lifetime care” like the one Jean signed were considered unconditional under the previous owners.
Because some residents pass away before their contract finishes, evictions were not issued to those who outlived their savings. Bob told the Californian broadcaster: “[Jean’s] devoted all of her savings and money to this place.
Image credits: KSBW Action News 8
Image credits: KSBW Action News 8
“What would you do? Can see her out on the sidewalk? I don’t think so. I mean, that’s just insane to me.”
He added: “I don’t care what the legal ramifications are here. This is morally unthinkable.”
The wording of the notice itself has come into question as well, as per KSBW. Elizabeth Campos, ombudsman project manager at the Alliance for Aging, reportedly said the notice was not approved by Community Care Licensing.
Image credits: KSBW Action News 8
Additionally, the notice did not include instructions on how to appeal, as Elizabeth stated: “You do get angry knowing that it’s an elderly person. Where is this person going to go?”
According to the eviction notice, Jean owes over $100,000 in late rent, and she must pay now or be evicted.
“I’m not going,” Jean told KSBW. “They’ll have to bury me because I have no place to go. They have all my money.”
Jean has not been contacted by the facility’s business office since receiving the eviction notice. Alliance on Aging is currently helping the stunned resident dispute this eviction.
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