AG Josh Shapiro announces criminal investigation Into Neglect at Brighton Rehab and Wellnes

Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano

(Beaver, Pa.) PA Attorney General Josh  Shapiro issued a statement yesterday afternoon  announcing that Brighton Rehab and Wellness  Center is one of the agency’s subjects of their criminal investigation into neglect at nursing homes during the pandemic.   He said his office is dedicated to protecting seniors  and our most vulnerable citizens in the care of others. He said, “We won’t  tolerate mistreatment  of older Pennsylvanians  and will hold facilities that break the law  accountable.”

He asks that anyone with information  regarding neglect at Brighton Rehab  or other nursing home facilities in the state  is encouraged to report this activity  to the office by emailing Neglect-COVID@attorneygeneral.gov