Complaints persisted at San Diego County nursing homes during pandemic
Lag in investigations resulted in confirmed deficiencies plummeting from 1,648 in 2019 to 393 in 2020
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Lag in investigations resulted in confirmed deficiencies plummeting from 1,648 in 2019 to 393 in 2020
The California Department of Health bills its complaint website as a resource for people as they search for a safe nursing home. But KPBS found omissions and errors when it comes to documenting sexual abuse cases.
KPBS in recent years has put the spotlight on the treatment of residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. We spoke with an expert on what to do when searching for care for a loved one.
"I want the state of California to start paying attention to what's going on inside these nursing homes.”
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