Interestingly, multi-unit assisted living developments are not required to be licensed.

Separate programs are offered for adults and adolescents as well as services for every stage of the recovery process, in both an outpatient and a residential basis.

On Tuesday, they charged the Machokas and their employee, Margaret "Maggie" Adhiambo, with two counts each of physical abuse and gross negligence, and six counts each of willful abuse, neglect or exploitation.

The investigation began after family members took 96-year-old Gertrude Moore from the home to a hospital, where doctors found she was dehydrated, had a urinary tract infection and that there were no traces of her required medication in her blood.

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Our services include Community Outreach, Volunteering, Physical Management, an Art Program and much more.