NY AG Press Release: A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrest Of Two Nursing Home Employees On Charges They Neglected Disabled Resident

Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest of two employees of Erie County Medical Center Skilled Nursing Facility (now known as Terrace View Long Term Care Facility) in Buffalo, following an investigation into their treatment of a nursing home resident.

The investigation, which relied on a hidden camera placed in the patient’s room, revealed an alleged pattern of neglect. The two nursing assistants are charged with a variety of felony and misdemeanor counts in Buffalo City Court.

“Nursing home residents are among our state’s most vulnerable citizens, and the neglect that the victim in this case suffered is reprehensible,” Attorney General Schneiderman said. “Today’s arrests send a clear message that my office will not tolerate anyone being neglected by those responsible for their care, and we will use every tool in our arsenal, including hidden cameras, to ensure that those most in need of help are safely cared for and treated with respect and dignity.”

The victim in this case, identified in court papers only as “MH” in order to protect her privacy, is a 79-year-old resident who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She is non-ambulatory and totally dependent on nursing staff of the facility for her care.

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