Legislator 'Horrified' On Reports Of Fentanyl At Waterford Facility

WATERFORD, CT — State Sen. Martha Marx (D-New London) says that "an appalling failure for the safety of seniors" is to blame following the discovery of a significant amount of fentanyl at a nursing home resident's room.

Greentree Manor released the following statement about the investigation: "On Nov. 17, 2023, a member of our staff at Greentree Manor discovered evidence of fentanyl in a resident’s room. We immediately notified the Waterford police, who have been conducting an investigation.

"It is important to note that no other residents or staff members had access to the medication.

"We continue to work with the authorities and appreciate their prompt attention to this matter."

Police have been investigating the incident at Greentree Manor in Waterford since November.

Marx released the following statement:

"This negligence is an appalling failure for the safety of seniors and chronically ill individuals in our community. I am horrified at the shocking lack of security and transparency at Greentree Manor.

"Fentanyl can be extremely dangerous and deadly in even trace amounts; for it to be present in an environment with elderly residents is jarring. Residents, workers and members of the public were not informed, and what's worse, this incident happened in November, but was not publicized for two months until it reached the media. How was such a dangerous substance left in this environment and how was the public not informed? People should know this information if they are considering placement of a loved one in a facility or are having surgery requiring rehabilitation.

"The consequences of this incident could have been terrible; large amounts of illegal drugs and other illegal activity, like violence, often correlate. We deserve serious answers as to how this happened."

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