Canton, OH — Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has taken legal action to close the House of Loreto nursing home, citing significant safety failures. According to a court filing in Stark County, inspectors found conditions posing a “real and present danger” to residents. The state’s Department of Health supports the move, underscoring the urgency to address care issues.
Facility Under Scrutiny
The legal request seeks a temporary restraining order and injunction to shut down the facility on 2812 Harvard Avenue. Officials aim to protect residents by halting operations immediately. State health inspectors cited multiple care failures, though the court filing summarizes the findings rather than detailing each individual violation.
State Efforts to Enforce Standards
This intervention by Yost highlights ongoing efforts by Ohio to enforce healthcare standards in long-term care facilities. State health inspections and subsequent legal filings occurred earlier this month, with officials citing the urgency of the alleged safety breaches.
The immediate goal of the legal action is to facilitate the relocation of residents, though further procedural steps and timelines remain unspecified. As the situation unfolds, it could bring more scrutiny to regulatory enforcement within Ohio’s nursing homes.
