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Corvallis senior care center faced numerous abuse violations

By Rolando Hernandez (OPB)
Dec. 13, 2024 5:42 p.m. Updated: Dec. 13, 2024 9:11 p.m.

Broadcast: Friday, Dec. 13

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Willamette Springs Memory Care, a senior living facility in Corvallis, was under “enhanced supervision” by the state but continued to operate. As reported in Willamette Week, within the past two years the facility has been cited with upwards of 50 instances of abuse. In September, the Oregon Department of Human Services considered removing the facility’s license. However, last month the facility passed its latest inspection, removing admission restrictions and regulatory oversight. Lucas Manfield covers health care for Willamette Wek. He joins us to share more on the facility and the state’s regulatory power.

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