Sex Offenders Found In Nursing Homes
Trying to find the right nursing home is stressful for every family. The right environment plays a big part in the decision making process as well as the patient's safely. An investigation in South Carolina discovered that at least three sex offenders live in nursing homes in the Tri-County area. The charges the sex offenders range from lewd act on a child, indecent exposure, and criminal sexual conduct with minors.
The state officials in charge of tracking the locations of sex offenders confirmed their locations. Many families are unaware of the fact that sex offenders could be living in the same facility as their loved ones. There is currently no stat law requiring South Carolina about notifying the families of residents that sex offenders also live there. The only way for families to uncover if sex offenders are living in a nursing home facility is to actually go to the sex offender registry. Although with no law in place about notifying residents and employees, these predators are left with surroundings that can tempt them. Notifying employees and residents can help keep everyone safe and help employees and residents take the necessary precautions to protect themselves.
If there is ever an incident involving a sex offender and your loved one in a nursing home, it is important to contact a legal professional who can help your family. It is a nursing home’s responsibility to take care of your loved one and to keep them safe. Sex offenders should not be around your loved one without you being aware of it.
