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CNA #101's confession came during a September complaint investigation that revealed weeks of abandoned restorative care at Hudson Elms Nursing Center.

The resident routinely refused medications and services, requiring staff to redirect her and offer alternative caregivers when needed.

Federal inspectors found the facility violated requirements to thoroughly investigate alleged violations and prevent further abuse or neglect.

The resident, who takes Coumadin to prevent strokes caused by atrial fibrillation, should have received the blood thinner daily.

The resident was admitted to Creekside Post-Acute with chronic venous hypertension and ulcers on both lower legs.

The missed monitoring left a critical gap in care for someone whose medical conditions demanded close attention.

The brain-injured resident, identified as Resident #3, was admitted in June 2025 with chronic respiratory failure and anoxic brain damage.

The violations began August 12, when the resident's evening glucose reading hit 213 mg/dl.

The September 12 incident at Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center went unreported to administrators for nearly two weeks.

Federal inspectors observed the lunch service on September 23 and found staff failed to honor basic food requests for residents identified as R9, R10, and R11.

Staff watched condensation build up on hallway and dining room floors but failed to notify management or maintenance for hours.

Near the nurses' station, CNA #2 asked if she had brought food for staff.