Another convicted sex offender has acted out in a nursing home setting by assaulting another patient at the facility where he resides. This incident reportedly occurred at Golden Living Center in Oakmont, PA. Staff at the nursing home noticed Russell Gary Dettlinger fondling a female dementia patient at the facility in a common area used… Continue Reading
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Lawsuit Alleges CNA At A Golen Living Center Sexually Abused Paralyzed Patient
Posted in Golden Living, Sexual Abuse & AssaultA recently filed lawsuit against Golden Living Centers in Merrillville, IN alleges that a CNA at the facility entered the room of a paralyzed stroke patient, took his clothes off and fondled the man against his will. The CNA identified as, Ismael Golden, also faces criminal charges related to the alleged sexual abuse. In addition… Continue Reading
CNA Facing Battery Charges After Co-Worker Reports Abuse To Authorities
Posted in Golden Living, Nursing Home AbuseKaren Buck, a CNA in Muncie, Indiana, is facing Class D felony (abuse of individuals who are physically or mentally disabled) battery charges after allegedly slapping a 94-year-old nursing home resident in the mouth. The alleged incident took place in June 2, 2007 at the Golden Living Center after the nursing home resident became agitated… Continue Reading
Dehydration Leads To Lawsuit Against Minnesota Nursing Home
Posted in Dehydration, Golden LivingJust 20 days after entering the Golden Living Center, 71-year-old Dean Cole lost 20 pounds due to malnutrition and dehydration. According to Mark Wandersee of the Eldercare Rights Alliance, the nursing home staff is to blame for his rapid deterioration. "He wasn’t getting the care he needed for food and water," said Wandersee. A wrongful… Continue Reading