Brenda Slaughter's mother was a patient there for years and saw firsthand how dementia patients can be combative but never witnessed problems with Brantley and the staff.



"The administrator was always kind and respectful to my mom," Slaughter said. "And what I observed, I didn't see any kind of abuse from anybody."



State inspectors gave Taylorsville House a ranking of four stars during their last three inspections.



The attorney for Brantley sent a statement saying his client never threatened or assaulted the resident and was acting to protect a staff member who was being assaulted.