‘Prolonged stay’: Hospital moves to evict woman who won’t leave her room

A hospital in Florida has resorted to a legal eviction process to remove a woman from her hospital room because she moved in last October and hasn’t left since.

The hospital is Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and officials there filed a complaint just days ago against the woman, who was “formally discharged” on Oct. 6, 2025, but still occupies the room.

“TMH staff made repeated efforts to assist the defendant in safely completing discharge,” the complaint obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat said.

“TMH offered assistance, including coordination with family members and offering non-emergency medical transportation…”

A report at Fox News said, “Hospital officials say the prolonged stay is straining limited resources and preventing other patients from receiving care.”

A report at USA Today said the hospital is asking the court to order the woman to leave the hospital and authorize the Leon County Sheriff’s Office to help in removing her.

Hospital officials said they could not discuss active legal matters.

The report said the woman, unidentified, already had been informed she had to leave and that legal action could follow.