Delaware
What we know about man who fatally beat Delaware assisted living facility resident
Why Delaware struggles to investigate long-term care facilities
Delaware has struggled for about a decade to investigate long-term care complaints – particularly for assisted living facilities.
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On the night of Aug. 5, 83-year-old Shyuan Hsia was fatally beaten at The Summit Assisted Living in North Star, where she had resided since 2020.
A resident who lived across the hall from Hsia in the facility’s memory care unit left her bleeding and unconscious on the floor of her room, according to medical records, police reports and a state health investigation. Delaware Online/The News Journal is not identifying the man because he has not been charged due to his severe dementia.
Records obtained by Delaware Online/The News Journal, as well as interviews with Hsia’s family, show that the assailant had been aggressive before − both with staff and other residents.
As a result, Hsia’s family has been left wondering why the man remained at The Summit.
This is what we know about the assailant.
How long had he been a resident at The Summit?
The assailant was admitted on Sept. 18, 2023, state health inspection records show. He was diagnosed with dementia and other ailments.
When had he previously been aggressive?
According to the state investigation, the assailant was seen by a psychiatrist on May 3 for medication management. He had been taking several Alzheimer’s medications but was suffering from “increased aggression.”
Staff reported he had been yelling at them and “getting (in)” their faces. It’s unclear whether his medication was adjusted, though it doesn’t appear any medications were added.
When did he first attack someone?
Two months after that visit to the psychiatrist, on July 15, the state received a report that the man had entered another resident’s room and was hitting him in the stomach and legs. Facility staff noted a bruise on the resident’s arm as a result.
Following the assault, The Summit ordered a psychiatric consult for the man, where he underwent a dementia evaluation and his medication was increased. Staff also monitored and documented his behavior for nine shifts.
“No additional behaviors” were noted, inspection documents said.
About two weeks later, on July 31 − five days before the attack − the man was again seen by a psychiatrist. This was for “breakthrough aggression” and irritability, documents show.
The assailant was “still acting out at times,” staff wrote.
Seroquel, an antipsychotic often used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder but that also can be used for agitation due to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, was added on an as-needed basis.
Another attack the same night Shyuan Hsia beaten
Less than a week later, the same night he attacked Hsia, the man was found punching another resident in her room.
He was found quickly and taken to his room, where he “became combative” with staff.
“Once a moment of calmness happened,” the man was given Seroquel, the progress note stated. He was then monitored and helped into his pajamas until he was calm.
A note in his file from that night said he was to be placed on one-on-one supervision.
He remained at The Summit for more than a week after the attack before being transferred to a different facility. He has not returned.
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DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — All lanes closed on I-69 in the southbound direction in Delaware County on Friday morning.
Authorities with the Indiana State Police were dispatched to the 240.5 mile marker on a report of a crash involving a semi at approximately 8:08 a.m.
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Pennrose and JPMorganChase help neighborhoods – and residents – thrive.
Finding an affordable place to live continues to be a challenge for many as widespread housing shortages persist across the U.S. Rising home prices and high interest rates have made homeownership inaccessible for a large portion of the population. Meanwhile, as rental demand increases, the number of renters facing affordability challenges is also on the rise.
The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reveals that cost burdens for renters reached another record high in 2023. Similarly, the JPMorganChase Institute reports that renter affordability is declining and forcing people to devote more of their take-home pay to housing costs. There is a growing need for affordable housing across the U.S., and that rings true here in Wilmington.
To close that gap, it’s essential that all Wilmington residents share in its growth with housing options that accommodate a range of needs and budgets. For the Pennrose real estate firm, this meant delivering a concrete solution to the local community, resulting in housing for individuals and families who otherwise might not have been able to live in the area.
Reinvesting in Wilmington’s Riverside
In Wilmington, the Riverside redevelopment initiative is focused on neighborhood stability at a scale that can be felt across generations – bringing housing, education and community resources together so families can remain rooted and move forward. Imani Village, developed by Pennrose in partnership with the Wilmington Housing Authority and nonprofit community organization REACH Riverside and constructed with support from JPMorganChase, is part of this broader effort, which is expected to create more than 600 high-quality, mixed-income homes while also enhancing and expanding EastSide Charter School and Kingswood Community Center to help establish a “cradle to college/career readiness education pipeline.”
By tying new housing to strengthened local institutions, the redevelopment aims to reduce the pressure that forces families to relocate and instead keep children closer to school, neighbors closer to one another and residents connected to the services that help them thrive. In practical terms, Imani Village represents not just additional homes, but a commitment to building a neighborhood where opportunity is easier to access and easier to keep.
“We’re proud of the far-reaching impact this project will have. It reflects Pennrose’s mission to uplift our communities and expand the supply of high-quality, affordable homes,” said Brett Macleod, Community Development Banking, J.P. Morgan. “Every additional housing unit matters – and increasing the number that are affordable is critical.”
A broader commitment to Wilmington’s future
While Imani Village is foundational, the vibrancy of a community depends on much more. In Delaware, the firm provides banking services to 215,000 customers and works across sectors to expand economic opportunity. Over the last five years, JPMorganChase has invested more than $25 million in local nonprofit organizations, supported 25,000 small business clients and delivered financial health education to thousands of residents to broaden access to banking, financial health resources, homeownership and other wealth-building tools.
“As we work with local stakeholders to expand housing options, JPMorganChase’s goal is to create inclusive economic opportunity for all,” said Don Mell, Location Management, Americas East Region Lead and member of the Delaware & Philadelphia Market Leadership Team at JPMorganChase. “When our communities thrive, we all thrive.”
Learn more about affordable housing and community development at jpmorgan.com/commercial-real-estate.
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