Illinois Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit In Resident Death
Olive Fletcher, 89, had been a resident of Forest Hill Health and Rehab Center in East Moline, Illinois since January 2006. According to a state investigation, she died in October 2007 as a result of abuse and neglect she suffered while at the facility.
Ms. Fletcher suffered from dementia and was dependent upon the employees of the facility for her care. While a resident at Forest Hill, she fell three times. She was transported to the hospital for care after the third fall and doctors discovered that she was dehydrated and suffering from malnourishment. She died eleven days after the fall from kidney failure resulting from the dehydration.
The state investigated Ms. Fletcher's death and the facility was found to be in violation but was not fined. Officials said she was not properly hydrated. A lawsuit has been initiated on her behalf.
