Why Did 40% of Philadelphia Elder Deaths Have 6-Month Open Cases?
Uncovering Philadelphia’s Elder Care Investigation Crisis Nearly 40% of older Philadelphians who died in 2021 had protective services cases that remained open for six months or longer – more than three times the state-mandated 20-day investigation limit. This shocking statistic reveals a systemic failure that left vulnerable elderly residents without the protection they desperately needed. […]
