Tennessee Nursing Home Resident Discovered With Mold in Mouth
In a horrific discovery of nursing home abuse and neglect, a 65 year old resident of Countryside Healthcare and Rehabilitation was discovered to have mold growing in and around his mouth.
The resident, who is unable to speak due to a medical condition, was being examined for low blood pressure when staff at Maury Regional Medical Center uncovered signs of abuse and neglect. They contacted authorities and the Lawrence County Sheriff's deputy took photographs of what appeared to be mold growing in and around the man's mouth and an open sore on his leg. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is currently investigating.
The Administrator at Countryside was unaware of any allegations made against the facility.
The facility's most recent inspection in September 2008 uncovered nine health deficiencies. Citations included quality of care and not keeping safe, clean and homelike surroundings. To view the inspection reports, go to Countryside Healthcare.
