Thomas Henson, Jr., Head of HensonFuerst’s Nursing Home Abuse Division, Demands Answers About Charles Trefzger

Various operating entities, wholly or partly owned by Trefzer—a Hickory entrepreneur—manage 20 assisted living centers in North Carolina, with operations divided among a series of limited-liability entities, according to The News & Observer.  Since Trefzger began managing Zebulon House in Wake County last summer, the long-term care center has racked up citations for a four-month infestation of bed bugs, for diverting residents’ funds without permission and for mistakes in dispensing medicine.  The N&O’s Tommy Goldsmith reports, “Trefzger’s homes have accumulated fines of close to $100,000 for 20 top-level or second-rank violations since 2003.”