Walnut Manor houses adults with physical and mental health challenges. It is being shut down due to mould contamination, rodent and bed bug infestations, sanitation issues and a lack of running water.
ST. THOMAS - Southwestern Public Health has issued a Section 13 order to close Walnut Manor in St. Thomas.
The closure is the result of a series of inspections from June 3, to July 6. Walnut Manor is a supportive living residence for adults with physical and mental health challenges.
The site had multiple violations including mould contamination, rodent and bed bug infestations, sanitation issues and a lack of running water. Program Director of Environmental Health at SWPH Peter Haywood says this location has a history of public health violations with progressive enforcement actions taken over the past several years.
"This was an unfit, unsafe environment for living, and not at the standard expected of a supportive living facility. Each of these individuals deserves to live in a home that is healthy and safe."
Work is being done as we speak to find temporary homes for the residents. St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston says the residents will not return to Walnut Manor until the violations are addressed.
"It is very unfortunate that Walnut Manor, a place called home to several residents in our community, has deteriorated to the poor health conditions which have been identified by Southwestern Public Health. The City certainly stands behind Southwestern Public Health in their efforts to correct the situation and most importantly we will do our part to offer the residents every support possible during this time of displacement."
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