Kimberly White
Jul 2026
I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the care my aunt received while under the supervision of Roper St. Francis Home Health during a scheduled in-home physical therapy visit. During her therapy session, my aunt suddenly became seriously ill and began exhibiting signs and symptoms consistent with a stroke. Rather than remaining with her until emergency medical personnel arrived, the physical therapist left the home before EMS arrived, leaving my aunt in the care of two frightened minors during a life-threatening medical emergency. My aunt was subsequently transported to the hospital, where physicians confirmed that she had suffered a stroke. What is equally concerning is what happened afterward. Following such a serious medical event, no one from Roper St. Francis Home Health contacted our family to check on my aunt’s condition, provide an explanation of the therapist’s actions, discuss the incident, or express any concern. There was no follow-up, no accountability, and no compassion shown after an event that could have had devastating consequences. Families place an extraordinary amount of trust in home health providers. When clinicians enter a patient’s home, they are expected to act professionally, prioritize patient safety, and remain with the patient during a medical emergency until appropriate emergency personnel assume responsibility whenever it is safe and appropriate to do so. Leaving a patient who appears to be having a stroke in the care of two minors raises serious concerns about patient safety, professional judgment, and adherence to emergency protocols. Our family deserves answers regarding what occurred, whether the therapist followed Roper St. Francis Home Health’s policies and procedures, and what steps are being taken to ensure that no other family experiences a similar situation. I respectfully request that this incident be thoroughly investigated. I also ask that the findings of the investigation be shared with our family, along with any corrective actions or policy changes that result from this review. This situation has caused our family significant distress, and we hope it will be treated with the seriousness it deserves.






