San Diego Nursing Home assistant charged with elder abuse involving sexual assault

A San Diego nursing home assistant is being charged with rape of an elderly patient. Felix Panem is being charged with elder abuse after an employee of the El Dorado Care Center saw him sexually assaulting a resident. Currently he is facing a 10 year prison sentence if convicted of the charges. Unfortunately, without the proper training and background checks employees of nursing homes can take advantage of the elderly patients that reside in their care. Instances of sexual and physical abuse are all too common. If you believe that you or a loved one has been the victim of California nursing home abuse or neglect, don't hesitate to contact our qualified attorneys today.