An assisted living home Ohio that cares for Alzheimer's patients agreed to a $10,000 penalty and monitoring by the state health department for six months after six female residents were sexually assaulted by a male resident.

Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage in New Philadelphia, Ohio, agreed that for the next six months, employees will report allegations of abuse or neglect within 48 hours.

In January, several of the center's employees told health department inspectors that residents had been raped by another resident over several weeks. Employees said they were told not to report the attacks.

Critics say the agreement and the temporary improvements it requires underscore the need for better oversight of the assisted living homes.

Other Sources: Akron Beacon Journal