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State Investigates Allegations of Abuse at Nursing Home
State agencies are investigating a home for seniors after family members of two residents have made allegations of elder abuse to police. The home provides care to elderly with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Reports say that two men whose family…
Investigation into Nursing Home Resident's Violent Death
Police have conducted an investigation following the death of an elderly woman at a nursing home and have submitted the findings the the Attorney General for further review. According to the chief of police, an incident occurred on November 24th…
Nursing Home Cited for Neglect in Connection With Resident's Death
A nursing home has been cited for neglect after nurses and other medical personnel waited seven minutes before trying revive a 23-year-old patient who laid motionless and not breathing at the facility. The medical professionals hesitated much too long before…
Elderly Man Arrested After Wife Found Shot Dead in Nursing Home
An 88-year-old man was arrested after police said he shot and killed his wife, 86, in her room at a nursing home on Sunday afternoon. The Police Sergeant said officers responded to shots fired at the nursing home at 12:07…
Assisted-Living Facility Director Accused of Embezzlement
Police are investigating alleged embezzlement by the director of one assisted living facility. It has been alleged that the director took money from the facility for her personal use. A statement from the company says the director admitted embezzling money….
Nine Employees Fired In Connection With Abuse at Long Term Care Facility
Several employees at a state home for the developmentally disabled have been fired after alleged abuse and the failure to report patient injuries. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, nine staff members were placed on leave after…