Unlicensed Care Facility Closed

October 6, 2003

        San Antonio, Texas:  Bexar County Criminal District Attorney Susan D. Reed announced today the Public Nuisance Section of her office has begun legal action to close an unlicensed assisted living facility after an investigation established numerous violations of state law which she said threatened the safety and well-being of the residents.  A temporary restraining order was filed today preventing James T. Foreman of San Antonio, from operating any unlicensed assisted living facility.  Mr. Foreman was operating an unlicensed assisted living facility known as Tobin Hills Assisted Living Center at 225 West Laurel St., San Antonio, Texas 78212, with at least twenty-five (25) residents.  Evidence at the Temporary Restraining Order Hearing showed that the fire alarm system had been disconnected and residents were smoking inside the facility.  The Department of Human Services relocated all eligible residents of the facility after a Temporary Restraining Order was granted by District Judge Andy Mireles.  This is the eighth assisted living facility that has been the subject of similar actions by the District Attorney since January 2001.  These actions have resulted in either the closure of the facilities or the facilities being brought into compliance with state law.

For more information contact Michael Bernard, First Assistant District Attorney or Cliff Herberg, Chief, White Collar Crime Division, at 335-2311

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