"Uncovering the Truth: The Reality of Assisted Living Facilities"
The booming assisted-living industry, valued at $34 billion, is facing deep-rooted problems as senior homes are left dangerously understaffed due to cost-cutting measures by corporate investors. Welltower, a $40 billion investment firm that owns senior homes, prioritizes profitability over resident safety, according to documents and interviews. The lack of adequate staffing and low wages in the industry has resulted in incidents of neglect, missing residents, and avoidable deaths. The problem extends beyond Balfour Senior Living, with a review of state inspection reports revealing a chaotic environment in many assisted-living facilities, where medication errors, falls, abuse, and resident wandering go unnoticed. The industry's focus on profits and a nationwide labor shortage exacerbate the issue, leaving workers exhausted and compromising the quality of care provided to vulnerable seniors.
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