BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against the owners, operators, and landlords of four New York State nursing homes, including one in Buffalo, for fraud and neglect.
The nursing homes are owned and operated by Centers for Care LLC and include:
- Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Beth Abraham Center) in Bronx County
- Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Buffalo Center) in Erie County
- Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare (Holliswood Center) in Queens County
- Martine Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Martine Center) in Westchester County
According to the AG, Centers for Care LLC is accused of "years of repeated and persistent fraud and illegally misusing more than $83 million in taxpayer money that resulted in significant resident neglect, harm, and humiliation."
The AG is seeking to:
- Prohibit the nursing homes from admitting new residents until staffing meets appropriate standards
- Implement a financial monitor and a healthcare monitor
- Disgorge any and all wrongfully received government funds
The AG said further investigations into other nursing homes and facilities throughout the state are ongoing.
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