Mobile nursing facility housing Hurricane Helene refugees from Florida

MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — A skilled nursing facility in Mobile coordinated with their other facility in Carrabelle, Florida, to bring 56 residents to Mobile ahead of Hurricane Helene.

All 56 residents were provided with hot meals and lodging after arriving safely at the Arabella Health and Wellness of Mobile.

Many residents are grateful for having somewhere to evacuate ahead of the storm but heartbroken after having to leave behind family.

The residents had a four-hour ride time to the Mobile facility.

Nurses from all over Alabama traveled to the Mobile facility to help with the influx of guests for Hurricane Helene.

Arabella Health and Wellness of Carrabella staff also traveled with the 56 residents. Some staff members brought their family members as well.

The location in Mobile is licensed to house 174 beds, leaving additional space for the Florida evacuees.

The executives and administrators of the facility are beyond grateful for the numerous maintenance staff, vehicle teams, dietitians and staff who made the operation happen.

The length of the Florida guests’ stay depends on the outcome of the storm.

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