Authorities didn't share details of the alleged assault, but said the 52-year-old patient is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Arrests have been made after officials say a patient became the victim of those responsible for his care. Dhenmark Francisco, 28, and Jovi Esperanza, 31, were each charged with aggravated assault in connection to an incident at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation in Berkeley Township on Monday.

Two nursing assistants were charged with assaulting a 52-year-old patient at a medical facility in Ocean County, authorities said Thursday. Dhenmark Francisco, 28, of Toms River, and Jovi Esperanza, 31,

Two CNAs that worked at the Crystal Lake Rehabilitation Facility have been arrested after a 52-year-old patient there was hospitalized in critical condition after being attacked by the pair, police say.