US EditionCriminal charges against Virginia nursing home staffers to be upgraded, more alleged victims identified
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Colonial Heights nursing home abuse case still developing, prosecutors say new evidence, victims are coming to light
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WRIC) -- On Wednesday, March 26, 13 defendants were in court for charges relating to an elder abuse case out of a Colonial Heights nursing home. In the fall of 2024, the Virginia Department of Health launched an investigation into Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following the death of an elderly patient after leaving the facility. This ultimately led to nearly 20 arrests — from nurses to administration a…
Criminal charges against Virginia nursing home staffers to be upgraded, more alleged victims identified
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. Thirteen people associated with Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, including nursing employees, a medical director, and the facility administrator, appeared before a judge Wednesday. Most were facing charges related to an investigation of elder abuse, in which eighteen total staff members were arrested in December 2024. Prosecutors allege that a resident at the facility received inadequate care, which led t…
Grappling with nursing home abuse and neglect
Nursing home abuse is a grave issue affecting countless vulnerable individuals in care facilities worldwide. Understanding the causes behind this abuse is crucial to preventing it and ensuring that elderly residents receive the compassionate care they deserve.
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