Man Claims Douglasville Nursing Center Improperly Cared For Wife: Report

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — A Douglasville nursing facility has responded after a man claims his wife was not properly cared for at the center recently, per WXIA-TV.

Douglasville resident Nigel Graham made accusations against Douglasville Center for Nursing and Healing after placing his wife at the center on July 13, the report said.

Reportedly, he claimed his wife was left to hang from her bed and had to sit in her own feces after her her colostomy bag was not changed.

“They're getting paid to do a job, and if they can't do what they're supposed to do, then they shouldn't be in that field," Graham told reporters. "They should be working somewhere else."

The center shared the following statement, per WXIA-TV:

“We take all concerns regarding resident care, safety and the environment of care seriously. However, federal and state privacy requirements prevent us from confirming or discussing any individual's residency, medical condition, treatment, transfer or admission status. All we can say is that every decision we make is guided by our commitment to caring for and protecting our residents.

“Our facility is committed to providing, and has been providing, a safe, clean and compassionate environment for all residents, and to working collaboratively with residents, families, healthcare providers and regulatory agencies.”