Daily Briefing — Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Memory care worker accused of filming and sharing nude patient videos
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Memory care worker accused of filming and sharing nude patient videos
Good morning. Multiple headlines report a former memory care worker in Illinois pleading not guilty to allegations of recording naked patients and sharing the videos on social media. The story has drawn attention to resident privacy and safety in assisted‑living settings.
In addition, several organizations are hosting Medicare education events, and policymakers are discussing changes to Medicare Advantage, outpatient care, and provider enrollment. Meanwhile, real‑estate and health‑care companies announced major acquisitions of senior‑living properties and nursing homes in Florida, Ohio, and Virginia.
These developments highlight both ongoing concerns about resident protection and continued growth and policy activity in the senior‑living and long‑term‑care sectors.
What we're following
- Former memory care worker pleads not guilty to recording naked patients Madison Russo, a former employee at South Barrington Encore Memory Care, pleaded not guilty to charges of filming patients without clothing and distributing the videos. Read it
- American Healthcare REIT buys six senior living communities for $572 million The REIT’s acquisition signals strong investor interest in the senior‑living market, adding six facilities to its portfolio. Read it
- PACS to acquire 32 nursing homes in Florida, updates Eduro deal PACS announced plans to purchase a large group of Florida nursing homes, expanding its presence in the skilled‑nursing sector. Read it
Sources
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