California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $15 million settlement with Sweetwater Care Resource, LLC and its affiliates after an investigation found the skilled nursing facility chain repeatedly violated the state’s minimum staffing requirements. The settlement includes $12.5 million in penalties and costs, along with $2.5 million dedicated to improving staffing levels and funding an independent compliance monitor. Under the agreement, all 17 Sweetwater skilled nursing facilities will operate under independent oversight for the next three years.
