Nurse Charged in Death of 84-Year-Old Resident at Warrensville Nursing Home
Posted in Accident & Injury, Consumer Protection on January 28, 2025
The heartbreaking story of Alvera Meuti, an 84-year-old woman, caught the public’s attention after she tragically lost her life on Christmas Eve at a nursing home in Warrensville Heights. A 31-year-old nurse named Amber Henderson from Willoughby Hills now faces serious charges, including involuntary manslaughter and neglect.
Details about what happened are both shocking and upsetting. Alvera lived at the Avenue at Warrensville Care and Rehabilitation Center. On December 23, a nurse checked on her around 8:40 p.m. and found her safely seated in her wheelchair. However, when Henderson checked on Alvera about an hour later, she could not find her. Even though staff noted her absence, it wasn’t until 6:30 a.m. that they realized Alvera was missing and called the police. Sadly, she was discovered outside on a patio, having died from hypothermia after being left exposed to the cold for several hours.
This unfortunate incident prompts serious questions about safety measures and staff training in long-term care facilities. Families trust these centers to look after their loved ones, expecting a standard of care that guarantees safety and dignity. When these expectations are not met, the outcomes can be tragic.
Choosing a Good Nursing Home
With over 1,000 nursing homes in Ohio, distinguishing between good and bad can be difficult. Here are five tips when picking a nursing home:
- Check out the nursing home on the Ohio Department of Health and Medicare websites
- Visit the nursing home to see how the staff interacts with each other
- Ask questions of the nurses and nurse’s aides
- Give the nursing home the smell test
- Give the nursing home the taste test
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