A nursing home in Pinellas County, Florida is facing serious allegations following the death of an elderly resident. On January 17, 2025, Carol J. Caruso filed a complaint in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit against Meadowpark Operations, LLC, doing business as Meadowpark Health and Rehabilitation Center. The lawsuit accuses the facility of failing to provide adequate care to Patricia E. Williamson, leading to her untimely death.

According to the complaint, Patricia E. Williamson was a resident at Meadowpark Health and Rehabilitation Center from July 4, 2023, until her death on August 1, 2023. During this time, it is alleged that the nursing home staff neglected their duty to develop an adequate care plan and failed to properly monitor and supervise Williamson’s health condition. This negligence reportedly resulted in Williamson experiencing respiratory distress and developing skin breakdowns due to inadequate care.

The plaintiff claims that these failures constitute a violation of Florida Statute §400, which outlines the standards for operating nursing homes in the state. The statute mandates that facilities like Meadowpark must provide residents with appropriate healthcare and protective services while ensuring their dignity and rights are upheld. Caruso argues that Meadowpark breached these responsibilities by not preventing mental and physical abuse of Williamson and failing to comply with relevant regulations.