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Inquiry into N.D.G. long-term care facility finished, but concerns remain

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Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Families still awaiting improvements after complaints about substandard care at the Vigi Reine-Elizabeth CHSLD. Last November, families of several residents at the privately-run, government-subsidized facility went public with their concerns about poor care, chronic understaffing, bedbugs, mould and equipment shortages at Vigi Reine-Elizabeth. Photo by Allen McInnis /Montreal Gazette Article content An investigation ordered by Health and Social Services Minister Christian Dubé into complaints by families about the treatment of their loved ones at the Vigi Reine-Elizabeth long-term care centre in N.D.G. […]

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The New Malden care home riddled with bed bugs

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The New Malden care home riddled with bed bugs

The daughter of a resident living in a care home in New Malden has expressed her fears for her mother’s life – as her residential care home has become infested with bed bugs. The 89-year-old resident, who wishes to remain anonymous, has been living at Gilpin House for 15 years. Gilpin House is a retirement accommodation maintained by Kingston Council – which, according to the daughter of this resident, became riddled with the bugs back in February. Since the issue began, the resident’s daughter says her mum […]

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Investigation continues into Augusta personal care home where 2 found dead. Here’s what we know. – News – The Augusta Chronicle

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Investigation continues into Augusta personal care home where 2 found dead. Here’s what we know. - News - The Augusta Chronicle

A medical examiner is still working on the autopsy reports for two elderly residents of an Augusta personal care home who were found dead, but three of their four fellow residents who were hospitalized Sunday have been released and are now in their families’ care. The bodies of 84-year-old Georgia Blount and 75-year-old Sylvia Reid were discovered at First Love Personal Care Home at 2403 Wrightsboro Road on Sunday morning after an employee of the home called 911. According to the 911 call, the employee found Blount […]

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