State Finds Sex Offenders Living in Nursing Homes
The Chicago Sun Times recently reported the rash of convicted sex offenders currently living in nursing homes in Illinois. State law does not require that the sexual abuse conviction be disclosed to residents of the nursing home. A check with the State revealed that there are 100 convicted sex offenders living in 54 nursing homes, long term care facilities, and supportive living centers in Illinois.
Worsening the issue is the fact that workers at the nursing facilities are not told of the criminal past either. This is becoming a disturbing trend across the country's assisted care facilities. See related article here.