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San Antonio woman says senior living facility denied her days before move-in after she paid deposit
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hunter King , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The woman, Barbara Roesch, had been told a unit was available to her, but the facility later ran a credit check, which she claims she was initially told would not be necessary.
A 79-year-old San Antonio woman's plans to move into a senior living apartment were disrupted when the facility denied her just days before the scheduled move-in. She had spent two weeks packing her home in preparation. The woman, Barbara Roesch, had been told a unit was available to her, but the facility later ran a credit check, which she claims she was initially told would not be necessary.
Further details about the situation are available from the source. Roesch had relocated to San Antonio from Oklahoma to receive medical care and be closer to family. The facility involved is New Forest Haven, and the incident has caused disruption to Roesch's plans.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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