The Brief State health investigators say Covered Bridge Assisted Living in Holdingford neglected a resident by allowing him to drink 12 shots and a beer before a doctor’s appointment in June. A Stearns County assisted living facility is under scrutiny after a resident drank heavily before a doctor’s appointment, but both the resident and the facility’s owner say there’s more to the story. "To a normal person, it does sound insane," said Holly Rudh, a registered nurse and director of nursing at Covered Bridge. The backstory:Brambrink’s life has been shaped by homelessness and addiction, and moving into Covered Bridge was meant to help him start over. We believe our policies, individualized care planning, and documentation reflect our commitment to resident rights, resident safety, and compliance with Minnesota assisted living regulations.