Trailview Assisted Living Reopens After Tornado Repairs

Trailview Assisted Living has reopened its doors to residents after completing extensive repairs caused by an EF-2 tornado that struck Juneau in mid May 2025.
The facility, which houses three long-term residents, sustained significant damage during the storm. Parts of the roof and ceiling were torn off, the deck railing was ripped away, windows were shattered, and most of the house suffered water damage. The walls had to be stripped down to the studs, and much of the furniture was either damaged or lost, according to Mary Ognenoff, manager of Trailview Assisted Living.
“It felt great to be able to bring the ladies back to their home. Several of them had been living there over five years,” Ognenoff said. She noted that the total repair costs for the campus are expected to be around $2.5 million, though a separate figure for the group home was not available.
During the tornado, staff ensured residents’ safety by sheltering them in the basement. After the storm passed, staff members quickly relocated the residents to Clearview, another facility on campus, gathering personal items and necessities to help maintain their daily routines.
Recovery was challenging, Ognenoff said, particularly with the high demand for contractors and specialists needed to restore homes across Juneau following the widespread tornado damage. “Making sure the residents and staff had what they needed for day-to-day operation” was a priority throughout the rebuilding process, she said.

The repairs also provided an opportunity for improvements. A double-size room was converted into two single rooms, giving each resident more privacy. Residents were able to pick out new paint colors for their bedrooms, and the entire house received a fresh coat of paint.
Ognenoff expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from emergency services and the Juneau community. She highlighted the efforts of staff members who worked tirelessly to keep residents safe, informed, and comfortable during the eight-month displacement, as well as the Paul Davis company for coordinating the restoration projects.
While no formal reopening celebration is planned yet, Ognenoff said the facility may hold an event once the weather improves. She emphasized Trailview’s ongoing commitment to emergency preparedness, with annual training for staff to ensure residents’ safety in future incidents.
“I would first like to take the opportunity to thank our staff member Maggie for making sure the ladies were safe during the tornado,” Ognenoff said. “Secondly, I would like to thank the administrative team and various other staff members who helped to move the ladies to a safe location, set up their living quarters to be as home-like as possible, and to help them maintain their routines. I would like to thank the residents’ families and their MCO teams for being supportive throughout these last eight months. I would like to extend my appreciation to the Paul Davis Company for coordinating all the various projects that needed to be done at Trailview to make it a safe home for the residents again. Last, I would like to thank Alex, Tammy, Stacy, Heidi, and Maggie, who are and were the regular staff at Trailview throughout these last eight months. They were able to help keep the residents informed of the changes and keep them going.”