Pleasant View Center, a nursing home in Concord, has recently come under investigation after reports surfaced of multiple incidents involving patients being left in poor condition. The licenses of two high-ranking employees, namely the administrator and director of nursing, have been temporarily suspended following these incidents. The nursing home expressed shock at the news, stating that they were unaware of any investigation or suspensions until days after they occurred.
The incidents in question, which took place between August and October of this year, included shocking details such as patients with necrotic feet, maggots between their toes, and urine burns from soaked clothing. These conditions led to the patients being transported to a hospital by the Concord Fire Department for treatment. Pleasant View Center released a statement claiming that they had not been given the opportunity to defend themselves or correct any misconceptions in the investigation.
President of the New Hampshire Health Care Association, Brendan Williams, highlighted the care crisis in the state due to a lack of staff. He mentioned that certain facilities have waitlists of over 100 prospective residents because of the struggle to find adequate staffing. A hearing for the suspended employees is scheduled, with Pleasant View Center hopeful that their licenses will be reinstated once they have the chance to present their side of the story. Despite the challenges faced, the nursing home remains committed to providing quality care for its residents.