Nursing Home Negligence

Putting your parent in a nursing home has probably been one of the most difficult decisions you had to make. You may have particular concerns over how the home will treat your loved one. If you learn how nursing home neglect could show up, you may recognize problems...

Nursing home negligence is very common across the United States. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important to stay vigilant. However, it is also not uncommon for your loved one to experience a period of transition when moving into a nursing home. As...

Individuals in nursing homes are usually there because they need around the clock care or supervision. They cannot live alone, so they need to have an attentive staff to watch over them and assist them when needed to ensure their health and safety.  Nursing homes...

Elderly nursing home residents are at risk for countless hazards. From physical injuries to worsening conditions, the elderly rely on a nursing home staff for diligent care and attention. When the staff becomes negligent or abusive, however, devastating harm can...

The decision to move a parent or other aging relative into an assisted living facility or a nursing home is often a difficult one for people to make. On one hand, family members must come to terms with the fact that their loved one may be declining. Many adult...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is the agency tasked with oversight of the county's nursing home facilities. However, some groups indicate that a change is needed. At the same time, a new ruling by the State Supreme Court caps awards for nursing...

Due to physical infirmities that keep them from moving on their own, many nursing home residents depend upon caregivers for water to keep hydrated. Unfortunately, the neglect that happens in some nursing homes means that elderly residents may not receive water or...

As the American population ages, so does our reliance on skilled nursing homes and caregivers. In many cases, it is not possible for an elder to live on his or her own, and the family may not be able to provide 24-hour care. This is where the professionals come in....

As of 2019, over 1.5 million people live in skilled nursing facilities. The Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 sets the federal quality standards for nursing homes. To receive Medicare and Medicaid funding, the nursing home must meet these standards.  Along with the U.S....

Unlike nursing home abuse, nursing home neglect can be difficult for loved ones to recognize. Whereas abuse is when an individual in a nursing home is taking harmful action against a resident, neglect is merely the absence of adequate care. Given that nursing home...