CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe nursing and rehabilitation facility is facing allegations of neglect after a resident reported being locked in a room, physically mishandled by staff, and denied necessary medication.
Neglect and Abuse Allegations
A resident of Legacy, located on Columbus Street in Chillicothe reported to police that she was locked in a room while suffering from the flu. According to police documents, she “stated that she did not have the proper care from the staff and that the room was not suitable to be in.” She also said that when she tried to get out, she was “banging on the door to be let out and that none of the staff would let her out.” When she asked if she could at least keep the door open due to her claustrophobia, she stated, “the staff just shut the door on her.”…