Round Lake Senior Living Fall Resident Not Found for Days

In a report from the MDH Round Lake Senior Living fall delayed response was alleged to have neglected a resident when the resident fell and laid on the apartment floor for multiple days before being found by staff. The resident sustained multiple injuries and required hospitalization.

Facility Delayed Response

The reports further states that the Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. The facility was responsible for the maltreatment. The facility failed to complete safety checks when the resident did not push a button indicating he was okay each day. The resident laid on the floor of his apartment for multiple days before being found. Due to prolonged time laying in the same position, the resident endured multiple permanent debilitating injuries.

A facility internal investigation indicated on the third day with no response from the resident, two management staff noticed a collection of newspapers at the front desk that belongs to the resident. At 12:00 p.m., the two managers went to the resident’s apartment to check on him. They found the resident laying on his bedroom floor and called 911.

A law enforcement report indicated two facility staff members found the resident laying on the floor at the foot of his bed, on his right side. The resident appears to have vomit or drool pooled around his mouth. The resident also defecated and urinated on himself. The resident appeared to have a swollen right eye and various bruises on his arms and legs. Emergency medical services (EMS) transported the resident to the hospital.

Contact Us to Discuss Your Concerns

If you have concerns about fall injury, wrongful death or other neglect and abuse contact Attorney Kenneth LaBore for a free consultation at 612-743-9048 or by email at KLaBore@MNnursinghomeneglect.com.