What Is Hoarding?
9. Hoarding Level 4
For hoarding level 4 to be declared, there will need to be significant mold and mildew throughout the home. There will likely be more animals in the building than should be expected, and decaying fecal matter may be decaying in numerous places. There will also likely be rotten food on surfaces, and there will be no clean cutlery or crockery.
The presence of rodents and other animals can be clearly apparent, and beds can be infested with lice. More than one exit will be blocked, and there may also be flammable substances stored unsafely in living areas. By this stage, the patient may also be showing signs of mental health deterioration, and they may also be neglecting their own hygiene.
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