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MN Assisted Living Facility Accused of Neglect
4 Aug
Summary
- Resident allegedly given over a dozen liquor shots and beer.
- Facility denies wrongdoing, citing resident autonomy and policies.
- Investigation claims neglect by providing alcohol without monitoring.
An assisted living facility in Holdingford, Minnesota, is facing scrutiny following an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Health. Officials claim that Covered Bridge neglected a resident with a known history of alcohol abuse in June. The resident reportedly received over a dozen liquor shots and a beer in the hours preceding a scheduled medical appointment.
The investigative report details that the resident's alcohol consumption was so significant that his blood alcohol level was three times the legal driving limit. He was described by medical staff as "dead to the world." Despite this, the facility maintains it only assists residents in accessing their own alcohol in line with individualized care plans and facility policies. They assert that competent adult residents have the right to make their own lawful choices regarding alcohol consumption.
The facility has not been charged with any criminal offenses and highlights its success in helping residents overcome addiction. The resident himself has pushed back against the neglect claims, telling reporters that the facility has been life-changing and that he has not consumed alcohol since moving in. The Minnesota Department of Health's investigation concluded that the facility failed to monitor the resident's alcohol intake adequately.
