15-04-2025
Broken elevator causing concerns at Edmond independent living apartment
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) — An elevator that is out of service worries elderly residents and guests at an Edmond apartment complex. They said it's difficult to walk up and down the stairs, and they need the elevator.
'I have no idea what they think they're supposed to do,' said Kay Sommer, a volunteer who visits Oklahoma Christian apartments often.
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A broken elevator is forcing residents to take the stairs, and in some cases, that means climbing three flights.
'They have been without an elevator or something going on for weeks now,' said Sommer.
Kay Sommer volunteers with Saint John the Baptist communion service and visits her friend at the Oklahoma Christian apartments once a week.
Sommer said the elevator being out is dangerous for residents.
'So one gentleman, I understand he was pretty huge gentleman at the end of her hall, uh, had an occasion to call the EMT and they had a real hard time getting him down the stairs,' said Sommer.
Management at the apartment complex is aware of the situation and told News 4 they were waiting for a part that had to be ordered, and then they had to set up an inspection date.
'We've been actively working with the labor board to get this permit in place so that they can reinspect and it can be used,' said a manager at the office.
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The apartment managers said there are a large number of elderly residents; it is not an assisted living center. 'It's independent living. We are not a nursing home; we are an apartment complex. Seniors do live there, but it's completely independent, so they can take the stairs, and there are multiple exits, but that's all we can do,' said a manager.
Although the lack of a working elevator still has some residents and guests concerned.
'I understand that they might have had to wait for the part, but I think they needed to do something else to take care of the tenants. Moved them all downstairs on the first floor or something,' said Sommer.
Apartment managers told News 4 the inspection date for the elevator is set for April 24th.
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