Nursing home janitor and cook keep working without pay

Pair spent several days providing round-the-clock care for elderly patients after nursing home closes leaving residents behind


California nursing home janitor and cook kept working without pay for several days providing round-the-clock care for elderly patients after the nursing home closed leaving residents behind, according to an article on the Black Doctor website.

The team stayed until the local fire department and sheriff took over Valley Springs Manor nursing home. 

Their actions eventually led to legislation in California known as the Residential Care for the Elderly Reform Act of 2014, which protects nursing home residents from being abandoned in the case of a shutdown, the article said.

In the weeks since the story went viral, the two have been honored by the American Veterans Association and received commendations from the office of Rep. Eric Swalwell (D) and from the California Legislature.

Read the article.

 



February 24, 2015


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


Recent Posts

AI-Driven Facilities: Strategic Planning and Cost Management 

6 factors to ensure infrastructure, operations and financial management support AI’s integration


Double Homicide Suspect Hides from Police in Upstate Community Hospital

The alleged suspect passed through the hospital’s weapons detection system, alerting the facility and police


McCarthy and HOK Break Ground on Kedren Children's Village

The estimated completion of the facility is in summer 2027


Thousands of Healthcare Workers Laid Off

As part of DOGE and RFK’s plan to reduce federal spending, thousands of healthcare workers have lost their jobs in recent weeks.


Construction Tops Off at Hackensack Meridian Health and Wellness Center

Located at a major transit hub, the new facility is expected to open in fall 2025.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.