At age 17, Laura Falvo was diagnosed with arthritis. Her left knee has now failed and her right knee is also failing. In addition, Laura had a stroke last year that left her visually impaired.

Before she moved to Rainbow Village Apartments in November, Laura’s living arrangements were not ideal. She had lived with a friend and then, after a hospitalization, moved in with one of her daughters. Lack of privacy was a big issue.

When a secretary at her church received information about Rainbow Village Apartments, she gave it to Laura, who completed the forms and was thrilled after being interviewed to learn that an apartment was available. Her two daughters and two grandkids were very concerned about Laura living alone.

But Laura said, “This apartment is great. I don’t have to do gymnastics to take a shower. I am cooking again. And I feel I have a little piece of heaven here.” Laura’s family and friends live close by and visit often.

Laura said she finds the Rainbow people fantastic, and Rainbow finds Laura to be pretty fantastic too.