According to a report from the Minnesota Department of Health, the alleged perpetrator (AP), a facility staff at The Sanctuary at St Cloud, neglected a resident when the AP administered superglue into both of the resident’s eyes instead of eye
Redeemer Residence Sexual Abuse Allegations
MDH Report of Redeemer Residence Sexual Abuse Redeemer Residence sexual abuse allegations. In a report from the MDH, the alleged perpetrator (AP) sexually abused Resident #1 and Resident #2 when the AP fondled their breasts; made Resident #1 hold his
Abuse and Neglect Incidents at Birchview Gardens
MDH Report of Birchview Gardens Sexual Abuse Birchview Gardens sexual abuse allegations. In a report from the MDH, the alleged perpetrator (AP), a staff member, sexually abused the resident when he had sexual intercourse with the resident. Resident Taken Away
Third Degree Burns in Nursing Home from Radiator
Federal regulation 42 CFR §483.25 (h) establishes a duty for the nursing home to that the resident receives adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents, including third degree burns.
42 CFR §483.25 (h) Accidents. The facility must ensure that—
(1) The resident environment remains as free of accident hazards [including third degree burns] as is possible; and
(2) Each resident receives adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents.
The Geneva Suites Failure to Respond to Stroke Symptoms
Delayed Response to Change in Condition at The Geneva Suites In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that a client at The Geneva Suites was neglected when the facility did not respond appropriately to reports of a client
Vulnerable Client at Butterfly Bound Care Sexual Abuse Allegations
In a MDH report it was alleged that a client at Butterfly Bound Care was sexually abused when the alleged perpetrator (AP) abused a client when he had sex with the client, gave the client $100.00, and then told the
Failure to Provide CRP to Nursing Home Resident
Facility and Provider Compliance – Failure to Provide CPR to Nursing Home Resident Failure to provide CPR to nursing home resident. As an attorney who handles nursing home abuse and neglect cases in Minnesota, I can attest that many cases
Wandering from Facility
Nursing Homes Have a Duty to Prevent Residents from Wandering from Facility Wandering from facility. Many residents of nursing homes are suffering from a disability that affects their mental capacity, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and delirium. Nursing homes need
Elder Physical Abuse
Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes by Staff and Fellow Residents is a Real Problem Nursing home elder physical abuse happens more often than anyone wants to admit. This is often because the nursing home staff is not properly checked during
Dehydration of Nursing Home Residents
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Prevent Dehydration and Notice Dehydration Signs Dehydration occurs when a nursing home resident loses more water than they take in. The human body requires an adequate amount of fluid to function properly; for
Infectious Disease in Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Reduce Exposure to Infectious Diseases such as C-Diff, MRSA, and Staph Nursing homes have to take reasonable measures to prevent residents from acquiring infectious diseases such as Staph, C Diff, MRSA, VRE, CRE
A Functional 911 Policy is a Life Saver
A Functional 911 Policy Saves Lives in Nursing Homes and Other Elder Care Facilities Lack of current and enforced 911 policy. Many of the deaths I have seen in handling nursing home abuse and neglect cases throughout Minnesota have a
Assisted Living Sexual Assault
Assisted Living Sexual Assault. Assisted living facilities deal with people with cognitive deficiencies with a wide range of abilities and risks for each resident. Some residents are very mobile and active and other need assistance with transfer and other activities
Memory Care Assault
Memory Care Assault Due to Lack of Supervision Memory Care Assault. Due to the fact that many of the residents have Alzheimer’s or dementia memory care assault is a real risk that needs to be addressed. Well trained staff who
Parmly on the Lake Failed to Provide CPR to Resident in Distress
In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Parmly on the Lake was neglected when the facility failed to notify the physician when the resident has a significant change in condition. It
St Benedicts Senior Community Neglect Substantiated
It was alleged by the Minnesota Department of Health that a resident at St. Benedicts Senior Community was neglected when the facility failed to ensure the resident was free from sexual abuse from a staff member. Sexual abuse was substantiated.
MDH Cites Walker Methodist Levande HCS Failure to Provide CPR
Failure to Provide Needed CPR at Walker Methodist Levande HCS In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Walker Methodist Levande HCS withheld needed CPR for a resident in cardiac arrest. Neglect
Resident Develops Sores at Moorhead Rehab & HCC
Recent MDH Substantiated Neglect Finding at Moorhead Rehab & HCC after medication error, medication theft pain management issues. Resident Suffers Multiple Pressure Injuries It is alleged by the Minnesota Department of Health that Moorhead Rehab & HCC neglected the resident
Augustana Home Health Cited with Neglect
In a recent report from MDH the state cited Augustana Home Health after a client falls and suffers head injuries. In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it was alleged that a client was neglected when facility staff
Benedictine Living Community of Winstead Abuse Substantiated
It is alleged in a report by the MDH that a resident at Benedictine Living Community of Winstead was neglected when facility staff failed to initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a timely manner. The resident was full code and staff
Centennial Gardens Cited with Neglect after Resident Wanders and Resident Rash
MDH Cites Centennial Gardens Facility for Lack of Supervision of Resident In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Centennial Gardens was neglected when the facility failed to adequately supervise a resident
St John’s Lutheran Home Cited After Resident Scalded on Hot Coffee
MDH Cites St John’s Lutheran Home after Resident Suffers 2nd Degree Burn In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a resident at St john’s Lutheran Home in Albert Lea was neglected when the facility
Nisswa Welcome Home Healthcare Cited with Neglect after Client Raped
MDH Cites Nisswa Welcome Home Healthcare – Client Sexually Assaulted In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Nisswa Welcome Home Healthcare was neglected when facility staff failed to assess the client
Whispering Pines Assisted Living Cited by MDH for Theft of Medication, Sexual Abuse, Verbal Abuse

This is also a recent MDH Finding of Abuse at Whispering Pines Assisted Living, verbal abuse to resident. Whispering Pines Assisted Living Substantiated Allegation of Financial Exploitation – Drug Diversion, Sexual Abuse In a report concluded on July 21, 2015,
The Commons on Marice Cited – Failed to Protect Client
MDH Cites The Commons on Marice after Client Requires Vaginal Repair from Injury from Unknown Perpetrator In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at The Commons on Maurice was abused when the
Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East
MDH Cites Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East Cited for Neglect In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East was neglected when the alleged perpetrator failed to update
Spectrum Community Health Neglect After Fall and Exploitation Substantiated
Recent MDH Substantiated Neglect at Spectrum Community Health for medication theft. Spectrum Community Health Complaint for Neglect Resulting in Femur Fracture In a report dated November 20, 2015, the Minnesota Department of Health alleged that a client was neglected when
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington Neglect – Delay in Call Light Response
Recent MDH Finding of Neglect at Presbyterian Homes Bloomington for exploitation of staff. Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington – Neglect – Failing to Respond to Call Light In a report concluded on July 29, 2014, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Presbyterian Homes of
Mission Nursing Home Plymouth Neglect Substantiated after Abuse to Residents
MDH Cites Mission Nursing Home after Residents Assaulted by Other Resident In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that clients at Mission Nursing Home in Plymouth (resident #1, resident #2, and resident #3), were neglected
Revere Home Revere Neglect Substantiated
Recent MDH Substantiated Neglect Findings at Revere Home Revere after abuse – exploitation, medication error, neglect of supervision. Revere Home Revere Complaint Findings for Neglect – Medications In a report concluded on December 20, 2012, the Minnesota Department of Health cites Revere Home Revere