After being misunderstood in her community, elderly Xenia Burns is sent to a nursing home by her daughter, Elsie Reed. She immediately suspects the director, Roger Quinn, and doctor Nick Carter are up to no good. Her doubts are fueled by a resident, Ricky Scott, who warns her the place is hell. Xenia's investigations repeatedly lead to dead ends, but she persists. She eventually uncovers the sinister truth: Carter and Quinn are running a scam. In a final confrontation, Xenia exposes the illegal operation at a public meeting, leading to their arrest and justice for the residents.