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Patient Assaults Uncovered at Smyrna Facility
15 Jul
Summary
- Records show over 53 complaints and state inspections at Ridgeview.
- Smyrna police investigated 40 sex crime allegations since 2021.
- Former COO fired for failing to properly investigate allegations.
Records indicate that Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna has been the subject of over 53 complaints leading to state inspections in the last eight years. These complaints encompass various issues, including serious sexual assault allegations. The Smyrna Police Department has investigated 40 sex crime allegations at the facility since 2021, though most cases closed without charges.
The most recent criminal case involves a former Ridgeview employee accused of assaulting a 15-year-old patient shortly after her admission. State inspection reports from 2026 revealed that inappropriate sexual behavior and assault allegations were not adequately tracked, investigated, or reported to the governing board. Seven such incidents, including alleged rapes and sexual assaults, were not logged.
In 2026, the facility's chief operating officer was terminated due to failure in investigating these allegations. A corrective action plan was implemented by the state, mandating proper documentation in medical records and accurate incident reporting procedures for Ridgeview Institute.
