1. Ongoing Investigation of Alleged Rape and Mistreatment: The Woodbury County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the alleged rape of an elderly resident in an Iowa nursing home. The incident involves a male certified nurse aide accused of forcing the resident to perform a sexual act and sending explicit videos. However, it remains unclear whether the criminal inquiry is solely focused on the reported rape or also includes the nursing home’s handling of the situation.
2. Eviction and Dumping of Alleged Rape Victim: State nursing home inspectors revealed that the victim, a female resident of Correctionville Specialty Care, complained in October about the sexual abuse. In response, the care facility allegedly retaliated by evicting her abruptly and leaving her at a homeless shelter without notice or medical records. The facility, owned by Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, claims to have investigated the allegations and asserts that the involved parties are no longer employed.
3. Severe Retaliation and Regulatory Violations: The alleged rape victim, not cognitively impaired but facing various health issues, reported the incident to deputies, detailing the forced sexual act in the male aide’s car. The nursing home, accused of inadequate investigation and reporting, faces citations from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. Additionally, corporate time sheets suggest the accused aide continued working with vulnerable elderly individuals even after the alleged incident, raising concerns about regulatory compliance and the safety of residents.