Following on the well publicized nursing home violations at the Westside Health Care Center and The Terrace at Westside, the Cincinnati Health Department has been stripped of its ability to license and inspect nursing homes. Cincinnati City Council members determined that that city health inspectors failed to protect some of the community's most frail residents. The city health department's oversight duties will be turned over to the state authorities. In March, a surprise inspection found dangerous conditions in the nursing home including: Nursing Home Facility Problems Fire doors tied shut Mold on walls Cigarette butts in walkways Soiled mattresses Roach infestation Uncleaned...
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