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Nursing Home Chain Settles $15M Staffing Lawsuit | Sacramento News
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A major California nursing home chain, Sweetwater Care Resource, is paying $15 million to settle a lawsuit over chronic understaffing — a violation that endangered residents’ safety. The state attorney general’s office found thousands of missed staffing hours, especially from certified nurse assistants. The settlement funds will boost staffing and fund a three-year independent monitor across 17 facilities. The AG emphasized that elders deserve quality care and that profit-driven neglect won’t be tolerated — a strong message to the industry. Sweetwater hasn’t publicly responded, but the agreement is now court-approved.
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