A Ferncliff Nursing Home employee has been accused of abusing a resident.

On Oct. 31, New York State Police responded to the nursing home at 21 Ferncliff Drive in Rhinebeck.

An investigation conducted by the New York State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Rhinebeck, revealed Janice L. Germano, 75, of Tivoli, struck a resident in the face.

On Nov. 5, Germano was arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person, a felony.

Germano's next court date is scheduled for Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at the Town of Rhinebeck Court.

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