WASHINGTON: Retirement communities and skilled nursing homes imply a level of elevated safety in their commercial pitch to prospective customers.
But evidence is mounting that age-apartheid compounds are increasingly becoming soft crime targets and the care sector is trashing its reputation by doing nothing to effectively counter the growing threat:
165. Police have interviewed 41 alleged victims. An inquiry into complaints of sexual and physical abuse began in February.
Five suspects have been interviewed under caution.
An investigation was launched after complaints from former residents were received.