Son Claims Dad Died Of Thirst In Nursing Home

The son of a man who died in a Stillwater, Minnesota, nursing home is suing the facility and claiming that his father died of thirst.

The state Department of Health investigated the January 2007 death of Dean Cole and found the Golden LivingCenter-Greeley home to be "in neglect.'' The lawsuit contends that staff at the facility observed Cole's rapid weight loss after he was admitted to the center about a month before his death, but did not notify doctors.

Kevin Cole is suing Golden LivingCenter in federal court.

Sharon Thole is executive director of Golden LivingCenter-Greeley. She says that the company is reviewing the allegations.

By Associated Press

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