Category: Abuse and Neglect

Resident Assault

“This was a senseless and horrific assault. I am proud of Det. Brown and our team for their hard work in this matter.” –Sheriff Ricky Buchanan. Media reports a horrific assault captured on video. McDowell County Sheriff’s Office states a resident at Cedarbrook Residential assisted living facility. The assault caused severe head injuries. Det. Billie

Neglected in Florida

NBC24 reported the horrific treatment of Kathy Hinkle at Destin Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center nursing home. The Florida Agency of Health Care Administration (AHCA) filed an emergency order of suspension against the facility. WEAR obtained a copy of the 17-page document, highlighting similar allegations about the lack of care for residents at the home. The residents were

Rape and Murder

Horrific Crime The IndyStar did a great job reporting the rape and murder of Patricia Newnum at Homestead Healthcare Center nursing home. Patricia Newnum was a grandmother until her death in February. The lawsuit blames Homestead’s operator, CommuniCare Inc., and its owner for allowing “a culture of crime, drugs, alcohol abuse, and poor treatment of

Cameras Deter Abuse

Ohio allows families to install cameras in nursing home rooms to monitor their loved one’s well-being. The Dayton Daily News recently had an opinion letter from Michael Brevda. He is the managing partner of Senior Justice Law Firm, which focuses its practice on nursing home claims. “Some nursing home corporations do not appropriately screen employees. Instead,

Outrageous Abuse and Cover-up

The Miami Herald reported on the horrific physical and emotional abuse at St. Francis Country House in Pennsylvania. Video shared by a WPVI reporter shows a caregiver slapping a vulnerable adult. The caregiver faces assault charges. Police arrested Ednise Dulcio at her home on Tuesday, April 12. The video evidences a loud slap and painful yell.

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