An investigation into a high-dependency South Australian Government nursing home has been launched, in the wake of allegations about the mistreatment of elderly residents. The Makk and McLeay Nursing Home at Oakden has been under scrutiny after the family of former patient Bob Spriggs complained last year about his over medication and unexplained bruises — thought to have been caused by the use of restraint. A Federal Health Department spokesperson said the Commonwealth Aged Care Quality Agency had today launched a full audit of the home.
