Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia has faced repeated allegations of sexual abuse, neglect, and institutional failures that have left vulnerable patients—many of them minors—exposed to serious harm. As a psychiatric treatment facility owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), one of the largest behavioral health providers in the country, Fairmount has a long history of failing to protect the very individuals it is meant to serve.
Families turn to facilities like Fairmount in times of crisis, trusting that their loved ones will receive the care and supervision they need. But for far too many patients, the reality has been the opposite. Investigations, lawsuits, and media reports have exposed patterns of abuse, including sexual assaults by staff members, attacks by other residents due to a lack of supervision, and a corporate culture that prioritizes profit over patient safety. Instead of receiving treatment in a secure and compassionate environment, residents at Fairmount have been subjected to traumatic experiences that can have lifelong consequences.
If you or a loved one has suffered sexual abuse at Fairmount Behavioral Health System, you are not alone. Survivors have the right to seek justice, hold responsible parties accountable, and demand changes to prevent future abuse. Our Pennsylvania sex abuse lawyers are here to help. Call us at 800-553-8082 to discuss your case in a free, confidential consultation.