Dozens of assisted-living residents died after wandering away unnoticed
Since 2018, more than 2,000 people have wandered away from assisted-living and memory-care facilities, according to The Post’s investigation. Nearly 100 have died.
By Christopher Rowland, Todd C. Frankel, Yeganeh Torbati, Julie Zauzmer Weil, Peter Whoriskey and Steven RichFacilities where seniors died after walking away or being left unattended
The Post found fatal incidents involving seniors with cognitive impairments at 98 facilities. Here is a list of those deaths.
By Washington Post staffUnderstaffed and neglected: How real estate investors reshaped assisted living
A woman’s death at a high-end Colorado home shows how a focus on profits in the $34 billion industry affects staffing and pay, endangering elderly residents.
By Douglas MacMillan and Christopher RowlandHow your state regulates assisted-living facilities
The Post analyzed state laws on assisted living to see which meet experts’ recommendations for staff training, staffing ratios, and transparency. Most states don’t.
By Julie Zauzmer Weil and Steven RichAssisted living managers say an algorithm prevented hiring enough staff
The nation’s largest assisted-living chain uses a staffing algorithm; some managers say they quit or were fired after they complained it left facilities dangerously short-handed.
By Douglas MacMillan and Christopher RowlandSenior-care referral site ‘A Place for Mom’ stays mum on neglect
In some states, more than a third of facilities recommended by the popular website have been cited for substandard care, The Washington Post found.
By Christopher Rowland, Steven Rich, Todd C. Frankel and Douglas MacMillanSenior homes refuse to pick up fallen residents, dial 911. ‘Why are they calling us?’
Cities are frustrated by 911 calls from senior facilities to help residents off the floor or toilet. Some are now charging fees, but facilities keep calling.
By Todd C. FrankelOne day, he was safe in a nursing home. The next, he was homeless.
His story shows how a few bad life turns can send Americans — even vulnerable elderly people with dementia — into the streets.
By Christopher Rowland and Bianca BagnarelliSenate to examine walkaway deaths in assisted-living facilities
The Senate Special Committee on Aging is demanding answers from the industry after The Washington Post detailed nearly 100 preventable walkaway deaths across the country.
By Christopher RowlandSenators challenge assisted living industry over wandering deaths, poor care
Senators say they are disturbed by walkway deaths and understaffing at costly assisted-living facilities, a pattern revealed by a recent Post investigation.
By Christopher Rowland and Douglas MacMillanAssisted living chat: Is a 10% increase per year typical?
Reporters who investigated deadly walkaways at assisted-living facilities answered questions from readers Tuesday.
By Christopher Rowland, Yeganeh Torbati, Julie Zauzmer Weil and Douglas MacMillan