Articles Posted in Assisted Living Abuse Claims

A report indicates that the Canyon Hills Treatment Facility in Raeford, North Carolina is under investigation for its treatment of its young patients. Apparently, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is attempting to revoke the license of the facility where reports indicate that staff members verbally and physically abused children as young…

A gentleman named James McCandless was tragically killed on Thursday afternoon when he was hit by a car while walking along NC Highway 11 near Pink Hill, North Carolina. According to available information, Mr. McCandless was a resident of an assisted living facility but was out walking in the road when he was hit by…

The Raleigh News & Observer published a very interesting story today about a tragic death at the Franklin Manor Assisted Living facility in Youngsville, North Carolina. The facility, which touts itself as a facility specializing in the care of individuals suffering from memory problems, was the home of Larry Rozar until September 3, 2014. On…

A terrible story involves claims that several residents at the Pinecrest Gardens assisted living facility in Lillington were raped by a medical technician. The complaints have apparently come to light after the worker was arrested on charges of raping a resident who was mentally unstable and physically helpless. Other residents have also reported misconduct after…

An interesting article today in the Raleigh News and Observer discusses bed bug infestations that are now common in many North Carolina assisted living facilities and adult care homes. One of the problems noted in the article is that the elderly are often unable to recognzie and communicate the problem of the bed bugs. This…