93-Year-Old Woman Abused in Nursing Home
A caretaker at the Carolina House nursing home has been accused of elder abuse after allegedly verbally and physically abusing a 93-year-old woman at the nursing home. 41-year-old Sonia King turned herself in to the Sheriff’s Office on Thursday the 13th and was charged with 3 counts of abuse of a vulnerable adult in connection with the incident.
King reportedly gave the woman a bloody nose at one point. An investigation has been conducted to determine if there were any other victims of abuse at King’s hands. Another employee reported seeing King verbally and physically abusing two other female patients, ages 70 and 79, at the nursing home in the past. King now faces 5 years in jail for each count against her.
When a person decides to live in a Nursing Home, it is an important decision because the care could be long term or short term. Safety and proper medical care are essential to the quality of life for the elderly residing in a home. When making this decision, it is extremely important that you look into the history of the facility including if there are any incidents of abuse; physical, verbal or emotional abuse, against any employees at the facility. It is important to ensure that the facility has no complaints to avoid potential cases of abuse against your loved ones.
