WORCESTER — A report from a state watchdog group alleges harmful practices at the Bear Mountain nursing facility in Worcester including a severe lack of staff and medical training.
The Disability Law Center announced the report in a Wednesday press release that highlights alleged understaffing, overmedication and neglect that it says compromise patient health at the facility, 59 Acton St.
The law center is a private nonprofit responsible for providing protection and advocacy for the rights of Massachusetts residents with disabilities, according to its website.
“Our investigation uncovered deeply troubling practices at Bear Mountain’s Worcester facility. The treatment of patients in this facility violates their rights and reflects a wider issue within the industry,” said Nina Loewenstein, lead author of the report and senior attorney at the Disability Law Center. “It’s imperative that immediate action be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of these vulnerable residents.”
Bear Mountain Healthcare challenged the results in the report, saying in a statement that they’re based on overgeneralizations and outdated data.