Troubled Bronzeville Nursing Home Could Shut Down After Years Of Complaints, Violations

Southview Manor nursing home in Bronzeville could be shut down following a critical report from the Illinois Department of Public Health that outlined numerous violations, including abuse and neglect of residents. Incidents documented in the report include a resident with Alzheimer's going missing for 16 hours, as well as inadequate medical responses to sexual assault cases. Ald. Pat Dowell stated that Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to the facility will cease on August 23, raising concerns about the future of the nursing home. Residents have voiced complaints about unsanitary conditions, including bed bugs and rodents, along with poor staff treatment.

A public health professional emphasized the lack of safety measures for vulnerable residents. The facility's management, Laureate Chicagoland Holdings LLC, has not commented on the situation. The nursing home is tasked with implementing an abatement plan to address safety concerns, but it remains unclear if all conditions have been met. The case highlights ongoing issues within the nursing home industry regarding resident safety and care standards.