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Federal inspectors report a concern with nursing homes in Ohio discharging patients to homeless shelters. A recent case involved a woman with multiple health issues being left at a shelter by Eastland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Staff failed to find her a psychiatric bed, leaving her at the shelter where she was initially refused entry. The administrator at Eastland declined to return phone calls about the inspection. The situation reflects a broader issue as nursing homes face financial pressures. Experts emphasize the need for state oversight and resources to address the problem, ensuring discharges are safe and appropriate.