Five San Antonio nursing homes were flagged for alleged instances of abuse and neglect of their residents.
The Express-News reports the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services flagged River City Care Center, Retama Manor Nursing Center-San Antonio West, San Pedro Manor, Southeast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Senior Care of Windcrest.
The five nursing homes were cited for several problems, including neglect of medical needs; and physical, verbal, or sexual abuse.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services flagged the centers on their nursing home comparison website to alert customers to potential problems.
Guests:
Laura Garcia, covers the health care industry in the San Antonio and Bexar County for the San Antonio Express-News.
Lauren Caruba, covers health care and medicine for the San Antonio Express-News.
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