Grace Manor Port Orange - CLOSED was an assisted living facility located in Port Orange, Florida, that was ordered to close by state health care regulators due to serious incidents of sexual assault among patients that were not properly reported or documented. The Agency for Health Care Administration issued an emergency suspension order and a moratorium on admissions for Grace Manor, instructing them to cease operations by a specific date. The facility was managed by Janice Day-Rogers and had a history of fines in the past few years.
The decision to close Grace Manor came after multiple incidents of a male resident engaging in unwanted sexual acts with female residents, including entering their rooms unclothed and making inappropriate advances. The facility failed to properly handle these incidents, with no documentation, notification to authorities, or protective measures taken to ensure the safety of residents. Families for Better Care, an advocacy group, condemned the facility for neglecting to address the sexual assaults and potential cover-up of these incidents.
The emergency suspension order highlighted the lack of proper response and protection of residents at Grace Manor. Male resident's behavior towards female residents was disturbing and not appropriately managed by the facility. The man was able to continue his inappropriate behavior towards multiple female residents despite being reported and moved from room to room. The facility's actions, such as locking residents in their rooms to keep the man out, were criticized as insufficient and potentially dangerous in emergency situations.
AHCA officials documented the disturbing events that led to the closure of Grace Manor, including the lack of proper reporting and action by the facility's management. The male resident involved in the sexual assaults candidly admitted his actions towards female residents, further emphasizing the serious nature of the incidents. The closure of Grace Manor Port Orange serves as a reminder of the importance of proper care and protection of vulnerable residents in assisted living facilities.