The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has completed its investigation of neglect concerns at the Gables of Boutwells Landing nursing home in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. A complaint was filed with the Department alleging that the nursing home’s staff failed…
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The Minnesota Department of Health has substantiated a report of neglect of healthcare on the part of Gables of Boutwells Landing. In April 2013, a resident with a history of lung disease and who is oxygen dependent complained of shortness…