Announcing the pending closure of Sakura ICF and anticipating the collective angst and emotional response to the decision from residents, staff, family members, and the community-at-large was the most challenging journey of both my personal and professional lives. During the six months between February and August 2021, I went through all the stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. I, and my leadership team, had to bury a lot of anxiety, depression, and feelings of hopelessness, as we tried our best to navigate through a very complex set of regulations, procedures, and adversity. On top of all the challenges of COVID, many of us made sacrifices in our personal lives, working longer hours than ever before, to support the residents and families searching for alternate care options. I was frustrated and angry that there were so many circumstances and decisions that were beyond my control, and as the face of Sakura ICF, I was under attack. The depression was the longest phase, and having to close the facility, to move on from my ICF family of 20+ years, continues to be an adjustment.