15 Residents of Pa. Nursing Home Hospitalized During Neglect Probe

An anonymous tip led to assessments at the Pike County facility this week.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Fifteen residents of the Belle Reve Senior Living Facility in Milford, Pike County, were hospitalized as law enforcement and other officials investigate alleged medical neglect at the nursing home. Pennsylvania State Police, Pike County detectives, and the Pike County Area Agency on Aging launched the investigation after receiving an anonymous tip, which led to on-site assessments and the transport of 15 residents to regional hospitals for further medical evaluation.

Why it matters

Nursing home neglect and abuse is an ongoing concern, with many elderly residents vulnerable to mistreatment. This investigation highlights the importance of oversight and accountability in long-term care facilities to ensure residents receive proper medical care and attention.

The details

After an anonymous complaint was filed about patients not being cared for properly, officials from the Pike County Area Agency on Aging conducted on-site assessments at the Belle Reve Senior Living Facility. They determined that 15 residents required immediate hospitalization for further medical evaluation. A coordinated multiagency response, including state police, county detectives, and emergency services, was required to assess all 83 residents at the facility.

  • The investigation was launched on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
  • The 15 residents were transported to hospitals in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley on February 18, 2026.

The players

Belle Reve Senior Living Facility

A nursing home in Milford, Pike County, Pennsylvania that is under investigation for alleged medical neglect.

Pennsylvania State Police

The state police force that is leading the investigation into the alleged neglect at the Belle Reve Senior Living Facility.

Pike County Area Agency on Aging

The county agency that received an anonymous tip about the facility and conducted the on-site assessments that led to the hospitalization of 15 residents.

Matthew Osterberg

The chairman of the Pike County Board of Commissioners who praised the county officials for following proper protocols in responding to the allegations.

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What they’re saying

“An anonymous complaint came into our aging office about some patients not being cared for properly. Our aging office did what they were supposed to do. They sent down some caseworkers, including the woman in charge of abuse and investigating these types of situations.”

— Matthew Osterberg, Chairman, Pike County Board of Commissioners

“When they walked in there, they realized that there were some medical conditions with some of the patients that they could not evaluate, so they called in medical personnel. The ambulance services said these people need to be transported. From there, it escalated with other agencies coming in — Department of Human Services — and they made all these decisions to move them.”

— Matthew Osterberg, Chairman, Pike County Board of Commissioners

What’s next

The investigation into the alleged neglect at the Belle Reve Senior Living Facility remains ongoing. Pennsylvania State Police, Pike County detectives, and the Pike County Area Agency on Aging are continuing their probe, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Blooming Grove state police station.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical need for robust oversight and accountability in nursing homes to protect vulnerable elderly residents from neglect and abuse. It underscores the importance of empowering agencies like the Area Agency on Aging to investigate allegations promptly and take appropriate action to ensure the safety and well-being of long-term care facility residents.