'Texas is a state where it is dangerous to be old,' expert says in wake of Texas City home abuse

The heartbreaking assessment was made after a Texas City nursing home video showing abuse went viral.

, which means she works with government entities to make long-term care facilities in the state as safe as possible.being manhandled by two workers who are no longer on staff.Ware Wendell is the executive director of"We're a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that has advocated for safety, justice, and accountability in Texas for over 20 years," Wendell said about the organization he leads., and Green says Texas leads the country in facilities with only one or two stars.

He said most of the nursing homes in Texas are for-profit, meaning less money actually goes towards patient care.

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