Health and Rehabilitation of New Brighton is a 122-bed nursing home in New Brighton, MN owned and operated by the Extendicare corporation. Like all nursing homes that participate in the Medicare/Medicaid program, Health and Rehabilitation of New Brighton is required to be in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Allegations of abuse or neglect in violation of these regulations are investigated by the Minnesota Department of Health. The findings of these investigations are part of the public record and are available for free on the internet. Click here to visit the investigation search page on the Minnesota Department of Health website.
Links to investigative findings for Extendicare’s Health and Rehabilitation of New Brighton
- A resident was observed to have an infection in her surgical wound and a rash underneath the corset that was put in place after the surgery because it had never been removed. She was also severely dehydrated. Click here to view the investigative report.
- A resident was admitted to the hospital with septicemia due to an infected toenail. Click here to view the investigative report.
- The facility failed to administer antibiotics for infected sores on a resident’s feet for six weeks. Click here to view the investigative report.
- A resident suffered a knee injury when he was transferred by one employee rather than the stipulated two during a transfer. Click here to view the investigative report.
- A resident had to skip peritoneal dialysis because the staff did not know how to do the procedure. The next day, the resident’s family had to perform the dialysis. Click here to view the investigative report.
- The facility was observed to be inadequate. The handicap bars on the toilets were loose, the residents’ rooms were dirty and dusty and kept in poor repair, and residents did not have their dressings changed as needed. Click here to view the investigative report.
- The facility administered the incorrect medication to a resident that caused acute renal failure which ultimately lead to his death. Click here to view the investigative report.
If you believe that a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect at the Extendicare corporation’s Health and Rehabilitation of New Brighton nursing home, take action and contact the Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm online or call us toll free at (877) 552-2873 to set up a FREE CONSULTATION.