I-Team investigation reveals staffing shortages at Polk County assisted living facility
Reports show staffing levels not met in two inspections
I-Team investigation reveals staffing shortages at Polk County assisted living facility
and last updated 2021-04-05 08:07:17-04
POLK COUNTY, Fla. â An employee-turned-whistleblower at the Savannah Court assisted living facility in Haines City says there were not enough caregivers to take care of all the residents. They say staffing shortages happened frequently and could have put residents at risk.
âWhat if there was a fire, I am supposed to get 29 people out of a facility?â the staff person asked.
ABC Action News confirmed the whistleblower whose name is not being used is currently on staff at Savannah Court in Haines City.