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On 04/29/2016 at 0832 hours, I Deputy R. Dean Hildebrand responded to Elkhorn Heath and Rehab, 474 Hwy 282 Clancy, Montana 59634 on a complaint of elderly neglect. Upon arrival I spoke to the complainant Guy Thomas Hayter he told me the following; He had been told by staff member Michelle Anderson believed that resident Beverly Elizabeth Brown had been abused by her son (John Robert Brown) and his wife (Karen Sue Brown). Hayter went on to explain the victim had been taken from the rehab to live with John and Karen three weeks prior. Michelle Anderson stated on 04/25/2016 at 1310 hours John and Karen had returned to the rehab to readmit Beverly Brown because they could no longer attended to Beverly Browns care and needs. Anderson was …show more content…

Please see written report completed by Anderson. Anderson said while she was assessing Brown she complained about her hip. Anderson stated Brown received an x-ray of her hip and the results showed a fracture. I requested to speak to Beverly Brown about her stay at her son’s home. When Brown came into the room, I saw she was in a wheel chair. It appeared she had suffered a stroke at some time and she was unable to use her left arm. I saw it had also affected her left side of her …show more content…

I was informed Brown had also lost 15lbs in three weeks in her son’s care. Anderson stated Brown was very guarded and had a deer in the head- light look when she was readmitted to the facility. Anderson stated that Brown has opened up and seemed to be doing better. I was informed by Hayter Browns medical records were being transferred from Nevada and a comparison could be made of the current injury and determine if the hip fracture could be related to the previous hip injury.
I made contact with the department DPHHS Adult Protective Services and was told they were informed about the incident and they were in the process of following up on the complaint. A copy of this report will be made available for Adult Protective Services and the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office. I took no further action in this

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