Unlicensed Elder Home in Salvador Shut After ‘Uninhabitable’ Findings, Operator Arrested

Overview

• A joint operation by Bahia’s public prosecutor and Salvador’s health surveillance interdicted Lar Sagrada Família on Monday in Alto de Coutos.
• Authorities found 19 people at the site, including non-elderly residents, with one person presenting a large leg wound.
• The woman identified as the operator was arrested in flagrante at the property and booked at the elderly protection precinct (Deati) for exposing older adults to risk.
• Inspectors reported unsanitary and unsafe conditions, lack of valid operating documents, scarce food, and visible chronic wounds and scabies among residents.
• All rescued individuals were sent for medical evaluation and will be followed by competent agencies, with families to be contacted as the investigation continues.