St. Cloud home nurse accused of abusing disabled patient
- Nia Ayers, a 24-year-old home health aide in St. Cloud, was arrested for allegedly abusing an 18-year-old disabled patient during her shift from May 2 to May 3, 2025.
- The arrest followed a police investigation initiated after the victim's mother noticed cuts and scrapes and reviewed home surveillance footage showing Ayers taping the patient's mouth shut repeatedly.
- The victim is an 18-year-old nonverbal quadriplegic female with limited eyesight and cerebral palsy, who is unable to protect herself or seek assistance, according to authorities and family.
- Police Chief Douglas Goerke described the case as a "truly heinous act" and expressed concern that there may be additional victims among vulnerable adults under care.
- Nia Ayers has been formally charged with severe abuse, neglect, and exploitation of a disabled individual, underscoring persistent worries about the vulnerability of disabled persons receiving care at home.
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