BIRD ISLAND — Island Living, a community-based nonprofit founded for the purpose of providing senior housing in Bird Island, was recently awarded a loan through U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Loan Program to begin improvements in the community, according to a news release from the organization.
Island Living is proceeding with the design of a 15-unit building for assisted living and memory care for seniors to be located on land currently owned by the city.
Island Living will provide apartment-style living with meals and other services provided for the residents, keeping Bird Island seniors in the community close to family and friends.