One of the first things that Dear Hubby noticed about Liberty Nursing and Rehab (whose parent company is HCR Manor Care) was their complete lack of security.  DH, a former police officer, is retired and on disability.  With his certification as a crime prevention officer, it was his job to point out breeches in security.  It angered him to see such an utter lack of or concern for the security and safety of the patients.  

     Half the time the main entrance door was unlocked at night and there was no one on the front desk.  The door was always unlocked in the day time whether there was someone on the front desk or not.  The facility is in a neighborhood plagued with documented criminal activity and vandalism.  DH was quick to voice his concerns to the building director.  Gosh darn it; his mother was a patient in there.  

     The building director spoke to him about various options that they had considered but had never implemented.  Security cameras, security guards, yada, yada….  She then pooh-poohed all suggestions he made as unnecessary.  Yeah, I too said, “what?” 

     The only change since his meeting with the building’s director was that they now never manually unlock the front door by key and they rely on the timed magnetic lock.  He had watched many visitors and persons applying for employment try to open the door during the morning when the business was open.  They would try turning the lever, it wouldn’t turn, so they’d walk away confused and muttering.  They now rely on the timed magnetic lock   When DH would be around the outside and saw the people he would stop them and explain that they simply had to pull on the heavy wooden door.  Yes, I said a heavy wooden door, yet another obstacle for someone with a disability.