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Iowa Nursing Home Faces Allegations of Abuse by Teen Caregiver

Caring Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation in Anita, Iowa is once again under scrutiny for failing to protect its residents from abuse. The facility, which has a history of violations, is now facing potential federal fines. The fines, which total $30,250, are related to the alleged verbal abuse and physical roughness…

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Family of Deceased Resident Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Pleasant Hill Nursing Home

Neuang Boun Sisamouth’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Parkridge Specialty Care and Rehabilitation. The lawsuit cites elder abuse and negligence in Sisamouth’s death back in June 2022. Specifically, the suit alleges staff negligence and delayed emergency response in the final hours of Sisamouth’s life. Sisamouth, a 72-year-old…

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Journalist Reviews Her Experiences Working at Memory Care Center for 691 Hours

Journalist Cleo Krejci has written a series of articles for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel documenting her experiences working at a memory care center between August 2022 and early 2023. Table of Contents Job Training Starting to Work Unexplained Bruises Being Exposed to Death Burn Out Among Dedicated Staff Members Anger…

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Iowa Nursing Home Among Nation’s Worst Cited for New Violations

A nursing home in Scott County, Iowa that is already on the list of the nation’s worst nursing homes, has been cited yet again. Already assessed with serious regulatory violations and fines of over $200,000 since 2022, The Ivy has been assessed with new regulatory violations. Due to its lengthy…

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What Are the Warning Signs of Neglect at My Loved One’s Memory Care Center?

Do you have a loved one living in a memory care facility? Are you considering this type of care for a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia? If you answered “yes” to either question, you need to know the warning signs of neglect of memory care residents. One of…

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State Inspectors Cite Azria Health for Ignoring Nursing Aides’ Concerns Before Resident’s Death

In November of last year, a resident of Azria Health of Clarinda died after her physical and mental health deteriorated over a 24-hour period. State inspectors have cited the facility for its response to the resident’s decline. Inspectors have also proposed a fine of $11,750. Two certified nursing assistants observed…

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Former Director of Nursing Sues Iowa Care Facility Over Understaffing and Unsafe Conditions

Stephanie Schlegelmilch has filed a lawsuit against her former employer, Avoca Specialty Care facility in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. She was employed as the director of nursing at this facility. In her lawsuit, Schlegelmilch alleges Avoca broke state and federal laws by admitting residents to the facility despite ongoing issues with…

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Iowa Nurse Fired For Her Mistreatment of Nursing Home Residents

An Iowa nursing home worker, Leann McVay, was recently terminated following multiple complaints about her poor treatment of residents. McVay worked as a state-licensed nurse at Care Initiatives, one of the largest nursing home chains in Iowa. On March 18, some issues regarding her care of residents arose at Avoca…

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Nursing Home Cited for Resident Abuse, Other Serious Violations

Montrose Health Center in Lee County is again being cited and fined for serious violations due to inadequate resident care. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) has proposed fines against the facility totaling $44,250 for numerous violations. New Citations Against Montrose Health Center The most recent violations…

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98 Deaths of Seniors Wandering From Assisted Living Facilities

Between 2018 and late 2023, the Washington Post found 98 incidents involving cognitively impaired seniors who wandered from their assisted-living facilities, or were left unattended outside, and died. Reporters from The Post compiled the list using state inspection reports, reports from local media, police reports and legal records. Even though…

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