OAKLAND TWP., Mich. (WXYZ) — Lisa Caruso's uncle is blind and mentally ill and has been living in foster homes for decades.
In late September, the 70-year-old was displaced from The Beloved Group Home and Homecare after an investigation by the Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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The investigation determined that there were "a number of violations of the Adult Foster Care Facility Licensing Act and/or administrative rules regarding adult foster care small group homes. Violations include the repeated mistreatment of residents and a failure to protect their health and safety," according to a release from LARA.
Caruso said her uncle's brother's ashes were never returned from the home along with other items like clothes, IDs, his birth certificate, bibles, audio books, and his cane.
Niece:”They were best friends.” Family photos of her uncles growing up as children. Despite being blind and mentally ill, she said they overcame many obstacles. One uncle still living wants his brother ashes that are locked in a group home. @wxyzdetroit pic.twitter.com/vAcWVPsB3q
— Rudy Harper (@RudyHarperWXYZ) November 6, 2019
On Sept. 26, 7 Action News' cameras were rolling as investigators posted notices to The Beloved Group Home in Southfield.
LARA issued orders of summary suspension and notices of intent to revoke the licenses of three metro Detroit adult foster care small group homes and the homes’ licensee. LARA suspended the license of Theressa Nelson and the following adult foster care small group homes:
My Beloved Group Home in Southfield
Beloved Touch in Oak Park
My Beloved Group Home in Oak Park
Nelson's voicemail was full when we tried to reach her for comment and an email said she was out of the office sick.
LARA said in a statement, "Because the license has been revoked, LARA no longer has jurisdiction. Individuals that have a property claim against a former provider should contact local law enforcement."
