Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes Really Happens
Yet another report involving sexual assault in America's nursing homes. Sexual abuse of elderly residents happens far more than anyone might ever believe. Although nursing homes are supposed to provide their residents with quality care and a safe environment, all too often lack of staff, lack of supervision, low wages, and lack of funding by the corporate ownership creates an environment that allows this to happen.
The latest example is in Kent, Washington where an employee at Integrated Living Services has been charged with second-degree rape for a sexual assault on a resident. The assault was only discovered after the resident suffered a miscarriage and DNA testing revealed that the employee was the father. The woman is blind and suffers from a disorder that left her with the mental development of a small child. The employee has denied any responsibility.
