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	[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]] XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue, Xavier was constructed ~~in 1949~~ and dedicated by Dubuque Archbishop [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]] on February ~~27 of that year~~. The first patients ~~arrived~~ on the 29th. (1) Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the [[FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY]]. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (2)		[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]] XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue, Xavier was constructed and then dedicated by Dubuque Archbishop [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]] on February 26, 1949. The first patients were to arrive on the 29th and the first surgery to be carried out of the 30th. (1) Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the [[FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY]]. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (2)

	Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.		Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.
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	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (7) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. At a cost of $8.5 million, the former hospital would become a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that sold for between $30,000-$80,000 and included a residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. (8) The partnership failed in August and Mercy dropped its plans in November. (9)		[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (7) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. At a cost of $8.5 million, the former hospital would become a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that sold for between $30,000-$80,000 and included a residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. (8) The partnership failed in August and Mercy dropped its plans in November. (9)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]] In 1988 the 40-year-old building housed the Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging, Project Concern, and an emergency room training site for Mercy. (10) The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. ~~Windsor Park Retirement Center~~, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (11) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]] In 1988 the 40-year-old building housed the Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging, Project Concern, and an emergency room training site for Mercy. (10) The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. [[WINDSOR PARK RETIREMENT CENTER]], the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (11) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.

	In 2024 officials of Stonehill Communities announced that it had purchased Windsor Park Retirement Center for $8.5 million from Callahan Construction, Inc. The 79-unit building was scheduled for renovations and updates, but would keep its historic style and maintain the building's most affordable rental rates. (12)		In 2024 officials of Stonehill Communities announced that it had purchased Windsor Park Retirement Center for $8.5 million from Callahan Construction, Inc. The 79-unit building was scheduled for renovations and updates, but would keep its historic style and maintain the building's most affordable rental rates. (12)

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	[[Image:xavier.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital was opened in 1949. Photo courtesy--Bob Reding]]		[[Image:xavier.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital was opened in 1949. Photo courtesy--Bob Reding]]
	[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]] XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue, Xavier was constructed in 1949 and dedicated by Dubuque Archbishop [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]] on February 26 of that year. Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the [[FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY]]. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (1)		[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]] XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue, Xavier was constructed in 1949 and dedicated by Dubuque Archbishop [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]] on February 27 of that year. The first patients arrived on the 29th. (1) Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the [[FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY]]. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (2)

	Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.		Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.

	In 1957 the hospital installed a radio receiving station which operated on a closed circuit frequency and had the call letters: W-E-L-L. The station provided day-long programming of the hospital's choice with an option of six commercial stations for patients use. W-E-L-L's own program included relaxing music, regular prayers, Holy Mass, and announcements. Xavier was thought to be the second hospital in Iowa to install such a station with the other in Sioux City.(2)		In 1957 the hospital installed a radio receiving station which operated on a closed circuit frequency and had the call letters: W-E-L-L. The station provided day-long programming of the hospital's choice with an option of six commercial stations for patients use. W-E-L-L's own program included relaxing music, regular prayers, Holy Mass, and announcements. Xavier was thought to be the second hospital in Iowa to install such a station with the other in Sioux City. (3)

	The use of the hospital began to decline in 1965. This was clearly evident in 1979 when admissions dropped from 2,142 to 1,701 in the first six months. There were no layoffs, but hours were cut, and some vacant positions were not filled. In November 1981, the obstetrics department was the first to be closed. (3)		The use of the hospital began to decline in 1965. This was clearly evident in 1979 when admissions dropped from 2,142 to 1,701 in the first six months. There were no layoffs, but hours were cut, and some vacant positions were not filled. In November 1981, the obstetrics department was the first to be closed. (4)

	In 1970 the Dubuque County Medical Society purchased for $8,142.72 a multi-media instructional system of films, filmstrips and audiotapes for the continuing education of physicians and nurses working in coronary care units. Benefiting from the purchase were Finley Hospital, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and Xavier Hospital which would share the materials. Each hospital purchased its own projection equipment. (4)		In 1970 the Dubuque County Medical Society purchased for $8,142.72 a multi-media instructional system of films, filmstrips and audiotapes for the continuing education of physicians and nurses working in coronary care units. Benefiting from the purchase were Finley Hospital, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and Xavier Hospital which would share the materials. Each hospital purchased its own projection equipment. (5)

	In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (6) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (6) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. At a cost of $8.5 million, the former hospital would become a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that sold for between $30,000-$80,000 and included a residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. (7) The partnership failed in August and Mercy dropped its plans in November. (8)		[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (7) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. At a cost of $8.5 million, the former hospital would become a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that sold for between $30,000-$80,000 and included a residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. (8) The partnership failed in August and Mercy dropped its plans in November. (9)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]] In 1988 the 40-year-old building housed the Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging, Project Concern, and an emergency room training site for Mercy. (9) The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. Windsor Park Retirement Center, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (10) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]] In 1988 the 40-year-old building housed the Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging, Project Concern, and an emergency room training site for Mercy. (10) The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. Windsor Park Retirement Center, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (11) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.

	In 2024 officials of Stonehill Communities announced that it had purchased Windsor Park Retirement Center for $8.5 million from Callahan Construction, Inc. The 79-unit building was scheduled for renovations and updates, but would keep its historic style and maintain the building's most affordable rental rates. (11)		In 2024 officials of Stonehill Communities announced that it had purchased Windsor Park Retirement Center for $8.5 million from Callahan Construction, Inc. The 79-unit building was scheduled for renovations and updates, but would keep its historic style and maintain the building's most affordable rental rates. (12)

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	1. "~~Xavier~~ Hospital ~~Honored~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~June 3~~, ~~1974~~, p. ~~2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=II1FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9LwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4815,266233&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en~~		1. Ochs, Carl, "New Hospital is Dedicated by Archbishop Rohlman," Telegraph-Herald, February 27, 1949, p. 17

	2. "~~W-E-L-L Call Letters for~~ Xavier Hospital ~~Station~~," ''~~Daily Reporter~~'', ~~Feb. 5~~, ~~1957~~, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~9G0rAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~rtkEAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~1794~~,~~1875692~~&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en		2. "Xavier Hospital Honored," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 3, 1974, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=II1FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9LwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4815,266233&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	3~~. Hemmill, Roxie~~. "Xavier ~~Park Quietly Awaits Decision on Its Future~~," ''~~Telegraph Herald,~~'' ~~Mar~~. 14, ~~1984~~, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~O01FAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~zrsMAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~6334~~,~~1596031~~&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en		3. "W-E-L-L Call Letters for Xavier Hospital Station," ''Daily Reporter'', Feb. 5, 1957, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9G0rAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rtkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1794,1875692&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	4. "~~Lessons in Coronary Care Techniques~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~July 5, 1970~~, p. 5		4. Hemmill, Roxie. "Xavier Park Quietly Awaits Decision on Its Future," ''Telegraph Herald,'' Mar. 14, 1984, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=O01FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zrsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6334,1596031&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	5. ~~Hemmill~~		5. "Lessons in Coronary Care Techniques," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 5, 1970, p. 5

	6. ~~Hogstrom, Erik, "Developers Sought to Transform Former Dubuque Hospital in 1987," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 28, 2022, p, 6A~~		6. Hemmill

	7. ~~Chanaud~~, ~~Timothy.~~ "~~Retirement Center Planned for~~ Former ~~Xavier~~ Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~May 3~~, ~~1988~~, p~~. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957~~,~~573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en~~		7. Hogstrom, Erik, "Developers Sought to Transform Former Dubuque Hospital in 1987," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 28, 2022, p, 6A

	8. ~~Ibid~~.		8. Chanaud, Timothy. "Retirement Center Planned for Former Xavier Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 1988, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957,573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	9. Ibid.		9. Ibid.

	10. ~~"175 Years" Vol~~. ~~II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93~~		10. Ibid.

	11. "Stonehill Purchases Windsor Park Facility," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 1, 2024, p. 4A		11. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93

			12. "Stonehill Purchases Windsor Park Facility," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 1, 2024, p. 4A

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	In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (6) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. At a cost of $8.5 million, the former hospital ~~became~~ a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that sold for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. (7)		[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (6) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. At a cost of $8.5 million, the former hospital would become a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that sold for between $30,000-$80,000 and included a residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. (7) The partnership failed in August and Mercy dropped its plans in November. (8)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. Windsor Park Retirement Center, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (8) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]] In 1988 the 40-year-old building housed the Scenic Valley Area Agency on Aging, Project Concern, and an emergency room training site for Mercy. (9) The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. Windsor Park Retirement Center, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (10) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.

	In 2024 officials of Stonehill Communities announced that it had purchased Windsor Park Retirement Center for $8.5 million from Callahan Construction, Inc. The 79-unit building was scheduled for renovations and updates, but would keep its historic style and maintain the building's most affordable rental rates. (9)		In 2024 officials of Stonehill Communities announced that it had purchased Windsor Park Retirement Center for $8.5 million from Callahan Construction, Inc. The 79-unit building was scheduled for renovations and updates, but would keep its historic style and maintain the building's most affordable rental rates. (11)

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	7. Chanaud, Timothy. "Retirement Center Planned for Former Xavier Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 1988, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957,573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en		7. Chanaud, Timothy. "Retirement Center Planned for Former Xavier Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 1988, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957,573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	8. ~~"175 Years" Vol~~. ~~II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93~~		8. Ibid.

	9. "Stonehill Purchases Windsor Park Facility," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 1, 2024, p. 4A		9. Ibid.

			10. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93

			11. "Stonehill Purchases Windsor Park Facility," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 1, 2024, p. 4A

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	[[Image:xavier.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital was opened in 1949. Photo courtesy--Bob Reding]]		[[Image:xavier.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital was opened in 1949. Photo courtesy--Bob Reding]]
	[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]] XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue~~. Completed~~ in 1949 and dedicated by Dubuque Archbishop [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]] on February 26 of that year, Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (1)		[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]] XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue, Xavier was constructed in 1949 and dedicated by Dubuque Archbishop [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]] on February 26 of that year. Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the [[FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY]]. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (1)

	Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.		Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.
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	In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (6) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. ~~Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at~~ a cost of $8.5 million, ~~into~~ a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that ~~would sell~~ for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center~~. By 1987 these plans had been dropped~~. (7)		[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (6) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. At a cost of $8.5 million, the former hospital became a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that sold for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. (7)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. Windsor Park Retirement Center, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company ~~which~~ with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (8) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. Windsor Park Retirement Center, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (8) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.

			In 2024 officials of Stonehill Communities announced that it had purchased Windsor Park Retirement Center for $8.5 million from Callahan Construction, Inc. The 79-unit building was scheduled for renovations and updates, but would keep its historic style and maintain the building's most affordable rental rates. (9)

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	8. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93		8. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93

			9. "Stonehill Purchases Windsor Park Facility," ''Telegraph Herald'', December 1, 2024, p. 4A

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	[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]]XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue. ~~Opened~~ in 1949, Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the [[FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY]]. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (1)		[[Image:xavier3.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Xavier Hospital lobby in the 1950s. Photo courtesy--Joe Schallan]] XAVIER HOSPITAL. Former health-care provider on Windsor Avenue. Completed in 1949 and dedicated by Dubuque Archbishop [[ROHLMAN, Henry P.\|Henry P. ROHLMAN]] on February 26 of that year, Xavier had 132 beds and was operated by the FRANCISCIAN SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY. The facility had Dubuque's first intensive-care unit and first recovery room and cared for Dubuque's [[POLIO]] victims in the months prior to the announcement of a vaccine. In 1974 the hospital was honored for its twenty-five year membership in the Catholic Hospital Association. (1)

	Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.		Xavier's census often exceeded 100%. Patients were "doubled-up" in rooms. Beds were occasionally placed in corridors as the hospital cared for polio victims in 1953-54.

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	In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (6)		[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. The nearly empty building cost Mercy $300,000 annually to maintain. (6) In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (7)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989 ~~when~~ Windsor Park Retirement Center was ~~renovated~~ by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989. Windsor Park Retirement Center, the renovated hospital, was opened by Kennedy Construction Company which with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. (8) The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.

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	6. ~~Chanaud~~, ~~Timothy.~~ "~~Retirement Center Planned for~~ Former ~~Xavier~~ Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~May 3~~, ~~1988~~, p~~. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957~~,~~573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en~~		6. Hogstrom, Erik, "Developers Sought to Transform Former Dubuque Hospital in 1987," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 28, 2022, p, 6A

	~~Source~~: "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93		7. Chanaud, Timothy. "Retirement Center Planned for Former Xavier Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 1988, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957,573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

			8. "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93

	[[Category: Health Care]]		[[Category: Health Care]]
	[[Category: Hospitals]]		[[Category: Hospitals]]

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	The use of the hospital began to decline in 1965. This was clearly evident in 1979 when admissions dropped from 2,142 to 1,701 in the first six months. There were no layoffs, but hours were cut, and some vacant positions were not filled. In November 1981, the obstetrics department was the first to be closed. (3)		The use of the hospital began to decline in 1965. This was clearly evident in 1979 when admissions dropped from 2,142 to 1,701 in the first six months. There were no layoffs, but hours were cut, and some vacant positions were not filled. In November 1981, the obstetrics department was the first to be closed. (3)

	In 1970 the Dubuque County Medical Society purchased for $8,142.72 a multi-media instructional system of films, filmstrips and audiotapes for the continuing education of physicians and nurses working in coronary care units. Benefiting from the purchase were Finley Hospital, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and ~~[[XAVIER HOSPITAL]]~~ which would share the materials. Each hospital purchased its own projection equipment. (4)		In 1970 the Dubuque County Medical Society purchased for $8,142.72 a multi-media instructional system of films, filmstrips and audiotapes for the continuing education of physicians and nurses working in coronary care units. Benefiting from the purchase were Finley Hospital, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and Xavier Hospital which would share the materials. Each hospital purchased its own projection equipment. (4)

	In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

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	In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (6)		[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. In 1983 the Iowa Health Facilities Council turned down a request by Mercy to convert the former hospital into apartments with limited nursing care for the elderly. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (6)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989 when Windsor Park Retirement Center was renovated by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989 when Windsor Park Retirement Center was renovated by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.

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	The use of the hospital began to decline in 1965. This was clearly evident in 1979 when admissions dropped from 2,142 to 1,701 in the first six months. There were no layoffs, but hours were cut, and some vacant positions were not filled. In November 1981, the obstetrics department was the first to be closed. (3)		The use of the hospital began to decline in 1965. This was clearly evident in 1979 when admissions dropped from 2,142 to 1,701 in the first six months. There were no layoffs, but hours were cut, and some vacant positions were not filled. In November 1981, the obstetrics department was the first to be closed. (3)

	In ~~1980~~ Dubuque ~~was described by~~ the ~~Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary~~. ~~The same year~~ the [[~~SISTERS OF~~ MERCY]] and the ~~Sisters of St~~. ~~Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs~~. (4) ~~Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.~~		In 1970 the Dubuque County Medical Society purchased for $8,142.72 a multi-media instructional system of films, filmstrips and audiotapes for the continuing education of physicians and nurses working in coronary care units. Benefiting from the purchase were Finley Hospital, [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]], and [[XAVIER HOSPITAL]] which would share the materials. Each hospital purchased its own projection equipment. (4)

	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (5)		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (5) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

			[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (6)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989 when Windsor Park Retirement Center was renovated by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989 when Windsor Park Retirement Center was renovated by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.
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	1. "Xavier Hospital Honored," Telegraph Herald, June 3, 1974, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=II1FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9LwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4815,266233&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en		1. "Xavier Hospital Honored," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 3, 1974, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=II1FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9LwMAAAAIBAJ&pg=4815,266233&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

			2. "W-E-L-L Call Letters for Xavier Hospital Station," ''Daily Reporter'', Feb. 5, 1957, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9G0rAAAAIBAJ&sjid=rtkEAAAAIBAJ&pg=1794,1875692&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	2. "~~W-E-L-L Call Letters for~~ Xavier ~~Hospital Station~~," ~~Daily Reporter~~, ~~Feb~~. 5, ~~1957~~, p. 2. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=~~9G0rAAAAIBAJ~~&sjid=~~rtkEAAAAIBAJ~~&pg=~~1794~~,~~1875692~~&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en		3. Hemmill, Roxie. "Xavier Park Quietly Awaits Decision on Its Future," ''Telegraph Herald,'' Mar. 14, 1984, p. 14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=O01FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zrsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6334,1596031&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	~~3. Hemmill, Roxie~~. "~~Xavier Park Quietly Awaits Decision on Its Future~~," Telegraph Herald, ~~Mar. 14~~, ~~1984~~, p. ~~14. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=O01FAAAAIBAJ&sjid=zrsMAAAAIBAJ&pg=6334,1596031&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en~~		4. "Lessons in Coronary Care Techniques," ''Telegraph Herald'', July 5, 1970, p. 5

	~~4. Ibid~~.		5. Hemmill

	5. Chanaud, Timothy. "Retirement Center Planned for Former Xavier Hospital," May 3, 1988, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957,573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en		6. Chanaud, Timothy. "Retirement Center Planned for Former Xavier Hospital," ''Telegraph Herald'', May 3, 1988, p. 13. Online: http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wI9dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=jVwNAAAAIBAJ&pg=5957,573729&dq=xavier+hospital&hl=en

	Source: "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93		Source: "175 Years" Vol. II ''Telegraph Herald'', p. 93

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	In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (4) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.		In 1980 Dubuque was described by the Iowa Health Systems Agency as having thirty-two more hospital beds than necessary. The same year the [[SISTERS OF MERCY]] and the Sisters of St. Francis announced the merger of Xavier and Mercy Hospital. Xavier was to continue in operation with a combined management and no layoffs. (4) Occupancy at Xavier, however, continued to decline. In November 1981, the last baby was delivered at the hospital.

	[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]In 1982 ~~Xavier~~ was closed ~~as a hospital,~~ one year after ~~it had been~~ purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (5)		[[Image:xavier2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]Sister [[HUEWE, Helen\|Helen HUEWE]] was the CEO of Xavier in 1982 when it was closed one year after being purchased by [[MERCY MEDICAL CENTER]]. In 1986 Mercy entered into an partnership with Arizona developer Alan Israel to renovate the building. Plans were made to convert the former hospital, at a cost of $8.5 million, into a retirement center complete with 163 apartments that would sell for between $30,000-$80,000, residential care floor, mini-mall, and performing arts center. By 1987 these plans had been dropped. (5)

	[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989 when Windsor Park Retirement Center was renovated by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.		[[Image:xaviercards.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Deck of advertising playing cards. Photo courtesy: Bob Reding.]]The former hospital was saved from demolition in 1989 when Windsor Park Retirement Center was renovated by Kennedy Construction Company with the assistance of a City Council approved tax abatement arrangement. The grand opening was held on January 21 and 22, 1989. The first administrator of the Center was Paul G. Gabrielson, the former administrator of [[BETHANY HOME]] for fifteen years.