'I'm disgusted by our system': abuse allegations at Winnipeg care home prompts calls for oversight
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As allegations of abuse at a St. James facility come to light, families and advocates are calling for independent oversight in Manitoba's private care homes.
As allegations of abuse at a St. James facility come to light, families and advocates are calling for independent oversight in Manitoba's private care homes.
A criminal investigation is underway after a whistleblower came forward with serious allegations of mistreatment at Oakview Place involving 15 residents. Two healthcare aides are now on paid leave.
The allegations caught Helena Klassen, whose twin sister lives in the seniors home, off guard.
"I've been visiting her for so many years and I thought the people and nurses were really nice," she said. "I thought it was terrible for people to do that."
There are calls for more oversight in private care homes in the wake of this revelation. Extendicare, the company that operates Oakview Place, knew about the allegations in February and failed to properly act on them.
"I was heartbroken for those families, secondly I'm disgusted by our system," said Eddie Calisto-Tavares, who is part of a seniors advocacy group. She said an independent seniors advocate is needed in Manitoba, “so that families have a place to go and not get passed around."
Following a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at one of Extendicare's Saskatchewan facilities, the government there took over operation of all of Extendicare homes in that province last year.
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