Richfield Health is a 126-bed nursing home in Richfield, MN owned and operated by the Extendicare corporation. Like all nursing homes that participate in the Medicare/Medicaid program, Richfield Health 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 recent investigative findings for Extendicare’s Richfield Health Center
- A resident was transferred to a van in the wintertime wearing only a blanket and a short sleeved shirt and capri pants. She was screaming in pain because there were no footrests on the wheelchair and her feet were dragging on the ground. Click here to view the investigative report.
- The department of health investigated the allegations that a resident’s call light and oxygen tube were disconnected and unplugged. He was complaining that he needed oxygen, but could not contact a nurse. Hours later he was admitted to the hospital, where he died. Click here to view the investigative report.
- A resident was sexually abused during bathing and perineal care. Click here to view the investigative report.
- A resident started a fire because he was smoking unsupervised in bed. Click here to view the investigative report.
- A resident was observed to have a stage IV pressure sore on her right heel, a stage II pressure sore on her left heel and a pressure sore on her coccyx. Click here to view the investigative report.
- The department of health investigated the allegation that a resident did not receive her seizure medication. The medication cart was also observed to be unlocked. The resident had also not been given her medication on another occasion before because the facility had run out of it. Click here to view the investigative report.
- The department of health investigated the allegation that a resident was observed to have several infected wounds and a dirty catheter insertion site. The resident had been recently hospitalized several times for sepsis and pneumonia. Click here to view the investigative report.
If you believe that a loved one has suffered abuse or neglect at the Extendicare corporation’s Richfield Health nursing home, take action now and contact the Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm online or call us toll free at (877) 552-2873 to set up a FREE CONSULTATION.
