CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Residents at Ashlake Crossings, an independent living facility for those 55 and older in Chesterfield, have been without a working elevator for two weeks — leaving some mobility-impaired tenants unable to leave the building.
A 75-year-old woman who asked not to be identified says she suffers from a heart condition and, following recent surgeries, cannot walk up or down the stairs.
“I can’t live like this. It’s going to kill me,” she said. “I’ve had to have the EMTs come and take me out of the building.”
The building has 67 units, and many residents rely on mobility aids. One resident’s family member expressed concern about their father, who uses a walker…