Greensboro Woman Charged with Operating Unlicensed Care Facility After 74-Year-Old Resident Goes Missing
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A Greensboro woman has been charged after investigators determined she was operating an unlicensed care facility where a 74-year-old resident disappeared earlier this summer.
Missing Man Sparks Investigation
Authorities say Larry Darnell Burton was last seen at the facility on Moody Street around 10:30 p.m. on July 2. He was reported missing the following morning at 7:15 a.m. Despite weeks of searches, Burton remains missing.
The incident prompted an inquiry by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), which revealed that the home where Burton lived was not properly licensed as a care facility.
Charges Against the Operator
On Thursday, September 26, Hazel Mae Forman, 50, was formally charged with operating an unlicensed care facility. Police confirmed she posted $10,000 bail shortly after her arrest.
Greensboro police said Forman’s facility was housing multiple residents at the time, raising further questions about oversight and safety at unregulated homes.
Ongoing Search for Burton
Police continue to ask for the public’s help in locating Burton. Residents with information are urged to contact the Greensboro Police Department or Guilford County Crime Stoppers.
Community members have voiced concerns about the vulnerability of elderly residents placed in unlicensed or inadequately supervised homes, where accountability and safety standards may not be met.
Larger Issues in Elder Care
Advocates say the case highlights ongoing challenges in monitoring elder care facilities across North Carolina, where gaps in regulation can leave residents at risk.
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