Nursing home neglect and abuse are serious problems, especially in the United States. According to a 2014 review of previous studies, according to Nursing Home Abuse Justice, neglect was the most prevalent form of elder mistreatment in the country. Neglect in nursing homes can seriously affect a resident’s physical and psychological health, and may lead to long-term damages, injuries, illnesses, and even death. There are a variety of causes...
Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
Elder abuse and neglect can take many forms, from physical abuse to emotional, sexual, and even financial. Unfortunately, elder abuse can be particularly hard to identify, especially when the victim is unable or unwilling to discuss their situation. Elder abuse is most commonly committed by family members and friends when at home, but is also common in nursing homes and care facilities where staff members and/or other residents could engage in...
Citadel nursing home in Salisbury, North Carolina is facing a class-action lawsuit on behalf of residents who suffered as a result of alleged understaffing and breach of contract in regard to resident care. Citadel Salisbury was already on shaky ground with no rating from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5-star rating system, requiring the facility to be entered into a special program requiring frequent inspections and even...
If you reside in or have a loved one residing in a nursing home, it’s important to be on the lookout for any signs indicating abuse or neglect might be at play. Unfortunately, due to problems like understaffing and burnout, it is not uncommon for residents’ care and wellbeing to fall by the wayside. However, another less-discussed but equally prominent risk in nursing homes is financial abuse or exploitation. In fact, according to the Nursing...
Nursing home neglect and abuse has always existed, but it has notably worsened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With family members unable to check on their loved ones in-person, signs of neglect that might otherwise be noticed right away are going unseen. When a loved one entrusts a nursing home with the care of their loved one, they expect the same level of attention to their basic needs that the loved one would be afforded at home....
On March 15th, 2021, the State of California sued Brookdale Senior Living, accusing the biggest nursing home chain in the country of intentionally manipulating the nursing-home rating system as well as violating notice laws requiring families of patients to be given 30 days notice before discharging or transferring a patient from the facility.
Nursing facilities typically receive higher funds from Medicare patients.
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Elder abuse is not often discussed but is becoming more prevalent as medical advances have allowed more people than ever to live into advanced years. Elder abuse is most often committed by family members, followed by nursing home staff and even other residents. However, it is important to remember that abuse can take many forms and may be perpetrated by anyone. If you or your loved one have suffered from elder abuse, reach out to an elder abuse...