A Midwest City family says their 52-year-old mother was rushed to the hospital last month with extensive bruising and other injuries after a stay at a local skilled nursing facility, and they want answers. The woman, who relatives say is living with late-stage dementia, remains hospitalized and is reportedly improving. Their allegations have now triggered both public outrage and an official investigation.
According to News 9, the family says they received photos the week of May 18 that showed the woman with a severely swollen right eye and other visible injuries. Relatives told reporters that the wounds led to her being hospitalized and that staff at the facility gave conflicting explanations about how the injuries happened. The Midwest City Police Department has opened an assault and battery investigation. Investigators say no suspects have been identified and no charges have been filed at this time.
The Facility Named In The Complaint
The family has identified Midwest City Post Acute & Rehab as the facility where the woman had been staying. Public records list the nursing home at 8200 National Avenue in Midwest City and show it as a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility. Federal data and facility profiles indicate it operates roughly a 100-bed operation and appears in federal inspection databases. For background on the provider and its federal ratings, see ProPublica’s nursing-home profile.
Family Reaction And Facility Response
Relatives say they have posted photos of the injuries online and started a GoFundMe to help cover medical and legal costs, according to their statements to reporters. They say they want accountability and are urging regulators or prosecutors to act. One family member told reporters they want the facility shut down if the allegations are confirmed. News crews who went to the site report that staff members declined to comment and asked reporters to leave, according to the family and media accounts.
How To Report Suspected Nursing-Home Abuse In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Long Term Care Service, part of the State Department of Health, oversees licensure and complaint investigations for nursing homes. The agency runs a 24/7 complaint hotline and offers an online complaint form for concerns involving licensed facilities. The Long Term Care Service’s pages and complaint materials outline what information families should collect and how investigations usually move forward. Families can also contact the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman for advocacy and assistance with filing and tracking complaints.
What Investigators Will Likely Review
When an assault or injury is reported in a nursing home setting, investigators typically examine medical records, incident reports, witness statements, staffing logs and any available video or photographic evidence. Law enforcement focuses on potential criminal conduct, while state surveyors can dig into possible licensing or care violations. The Long-Term Care Ombudsman can help families obtain records and navigate the process. Officials have not released further public findings as the investigations continue…