Lending Hands Adult Day Center announced Friday that they will be closing its doors.

Washington County’s sole adult day provider will be closing effective July 30th at the latest, according to Halcyon House officials. Halcyon House’s home healthcare offerings, operated out of the Lending Hands location, will continue to operate without changes. Halcyon House Executive Director Chris Marshall says, “The decision to close Lending Hands was a difficult one; when we were able to reopen last year following the state-mandated closure due to COVID, we worked for several months to increase revenue and decrease expenses with the intent of staying open.” She adds that they sought a partnership as well, but that unfortunately did not come to fruition.

Lending Hands and other adult day centers work to ensure individuals who need assistance and involvement during the day enjoy a sense of independence, with participants often living with family members and visiting the center while their loved ones are at work. Marshall says the absence of the center will leave a void in the county, but she hopes these healthcare needs will continue to be met by home health services or other local resources. Halcyon House, a WesleyLife Community, is also working to find alternate employment for the team members affected by the closure.