Arizona Attorney General Sues for Control of Mesa Assisted Living Facility Amid Abuse, Fraud Allegations
The Arizona AG has sued Heritage Village Assisted Living, alleging elder abuse and seeking a court-appointed receiver. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed a lawsuit against the Heritage Village Assisted Living facility in Mesa, Arizona, seeking a court-appointed receiver to take control of the facility amid allegations of elder abuse and fraud. The lawsuit alleges a pattern of abuse at the facility, leading Mayes to pursue a permanent change in ownership and block the current owners from future involvement with vulnerable adults in Arizona. The Attorney General's office has identified Madison Realty Companies, LLC, its owners, and several other defendants as central to the alleged neglect at Heritage Village. Despite these allegations, the facility maintains its commitment to safety and well-being of its residents and has taken steps to address these issues. The state has proposed Peter Davis to oversee the facility during these proceedings.
Published : a month ago by David Martinez in Politics
The Heritage Village Assisted Living facility in Mesa was at the center of a legal storm when Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed a lawsuit asking for a court-appointed receiver to take control, amid claims of elder abuse and fraud. According to a report by Arizona's Family, the family of one of the residents has revealed disturbing details about their experience with the facility.
The lawsuit states a troubling pattern of abuse and fraud at the elder care establishment, leading Mayes also to pursue a permanent change in ownership, and blocking the current owners from future involvement with vulnerable adults in Arizona. "The vulnerable residents at Heritage Village face not only the danger of inadequate care and dangerous conditions, but also the danger of Heritage Village shutting down entirely because it lost its license," Attorney General Mayes said in a statement.
One resident's family told Arizona's Family about being locked out of the facility and observing other residents with unexplained marks on their bodies. "We feel a lot of neglect. A lot of uncertainty of what the next day can bring," Keith, the son of the 87-year-old resident with dementia, explained, detailing the neglect they have experienced since his father moved into the facility.
Despite these claims, Heritage Village has asserted its commitment to the safety and well-being of its residents. "We are fully committed to complying with the extensive laws and regulations impacting assisted living, and to ensuring that Heritage Village becomes a model for assisted living in the state of Arizona," the facility stated, according to Arizona's Family. They pointed to steps they've taken, such as hiring a wellness coordinator, expanding the team, and enhancing security measures.
The Attorney General's office has identified Madison Realty Companies, LLC, its owners, and several other defendants as central to the purported neglect at Heritage Village, with allegations that include an interconnected web of real estate entities prioritizing profits over the care of the elderly. "When repeated fines and agency punishments are not enough to deter predators who maximize profits at the expense of elderly citizens, the job of protecting our most vulnerable falls on the Attorney General’s Office," said Mayes, as reported by the Attorney General's Office. "I intend to do that job." The state has proposed Peter S. Davis to oversee the facility during these proceedings, promising to uphold the duty of care owed to the vulnerable members of our community.
Topics: Lawsuits, Fraud, Corruption