
1/4: According to a search of state health department records from July 1, 2014 through Dec. 31, 2015 — the longest period of time available — Bayshore Residence on Park Point in Duluth had six maltreatment complaints filed against it. That was tied for more than any other facility in the state except for Providence Place in Minneapolis, which had seven. (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)

2/4: Glenn Laspi of Solway Township near Duluth sings "Country Roads" while seated near residents Cindy Newago (left) and Lisa Greene at Bayshore Residence in Duluth on Tuesday afternoon. Newago was celebrating 20 years at the facility. Bayshore is under new management and new programs have been implemented, designed to address flaws that turned up in past state inspections. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)

3/4: Lying on his back in his room at Wesley Residence, Gerry Pollard does bodybuilding exercises to stay in shape. Pollard moved to the West Duluth facility recently after being forced out of Superior View Assisted Living in Hermantown when it closed. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)

4/4: Gerry Pollard adjusts his left prosthetic leg in his room at Wesley Residence in West Duluth. Pollard complains that items have been stolen from him in his previous stays at assisted living homes. (Bob King / rking@duluthnews.com)
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