Audrey Gomez
In response to community protests, Samaritan Health Services administrators have abandoned plans to convert Wiley Creek Community assisted living care center to a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center.
The change in direction was swift: On Jan. 12, they announced the initial change to residents and staff. By the morning of Jan. 15, after vocal opposition from community members and residents, they changed course.
Though Samaritan will continue to operate the assisted living facilities,…