Death at University Nursing Home

by Anton K. Nilsson

A 77-year old resident of the University Nursing Home in University Heights died last Monday after sustaining injury to the lower rear torso. One aide has been arrested, suspected of criminal negligent homicide and felony assault.

Police say the deceased, Frank Mercado, a patient for UNH, was involved in a “physical altercation” inside the nursing home, at 2505 Grand Avenue. The incident occurred at around 11.30 on the morning of Monday, Dec. 8. He was rushed by private ambulance to the Montefiore Medical Center where he passed away. The Medical Examiner rules the incident a homicide.

Cherrylee Young, a 41-year old employee at University Nursing Home, was arrested and charged with criminal negligent homicide, felony assault, and endangering the welfare of an adult.

UNH extended its “deepest sympathies” to Mercado’s family, according spokesman Thomas McCartin. He would not comment beyond that, citing an active NYPD investigation.

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