Seattle, WA – Former residents and community members are continuing their efforts to bring back Norse Home, a longtime senior living facility on Queen Anne that closed its doors in 2019. The historic Scandinavian-founded community was once home to dozens of Seattle seniors, and supporters are now rallying to reopen it under local, community-based ownership.
For many families, Norse Home represented more than just housing. It was a place deeply connected to culture, tradition, and neighborhood identity. Advocates believe reopening the building as a nonprofit senior living community would fill an urgent need in Seattle, where affordable and culturally rooted care options remain limited.
Organizers are currently seeking funding, partnerships, and support from both the public and private sectors. Their vision is to create a sustainable senior living model that puts residents first while honoring the Scandinavian heritage that has been central to Norse Home for more than 60 years.
With demand for senior living in Seattle continuing to rise, former residents and their families see this as a chance to restore not only a place to live but also a true community hub for seniors.
Why it matters:
- Seattle continues to face a shortage of affordable senior housing and care options.
- Community-driven models like the proposed Norse Home revival could offer families more transparency and control.
- The effort highlights the growing role of adult children, including Gen X and Millennials, in shaping the future of senior living for their parents.