Nursing Home News & Legal Updates

Elder abuse laws by state help protect millions of older adults—any eligible adult or endangered person aged 60 years of age or older, or an impaired person of any age who relies on others for personal care services—from mistreatment each year.  While laws vary considerably by state, these protections are backed by broader federal law,…

The Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA) is a landmark federal law passed in 1987 as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). It was created to address the widespread problem of substandard care in nursing homes receiving Medicare and Medicaid funding.  For the first time, the federal government established a consistent national framework to…

Why is gastroenteritis dangerous for seniors in nursing homes? While often called the “stomach flu,” gastroenteritis can be far more dangerous for elderly adults than it is for healthy adults.  Nursing home residents often have weaker immune systems and underlying health conditions that make them highly vulnerable to infectious diseases. Poor hygiene, contaminated food, and…

Risks of poor oral healthcare in nursing home residents are often overlooked, even though oral health plays a critical role in a resident’s overall health and quality of life. Without proper oral hygiene, nursing home residents are vulnerable to painful dental problems and serious medical complications.  Poor oral healthcare can quickly lead to infections, difficulty…

A nursing home administrator is a licensed professional responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a nursing home. This critical position blends leadership, compliance, and resident care duties. A competent administrator ensures that clinical teams, including nurses, support staff, and providers, work together to deliver safe, quality care.  However, when an administrator fails to perform…

Family members must stay alert to subtle warning signs of a bad nursing home before harm reaches their loved one.  A nursing home might look clean and friendly at first glance, but serious problems often hide beneath the surface. Substandard facilities can mask nursing home abuse, neglect, and unsafe conditions with a few well-timed tours…

Safety is one of the most important foundations of care in nursing homes. Nursing home residents deserve an environment that protects their health, dignity, and well-being. Unfortunately, safety concerns for seniors in nursing homes are far too common and can lead to serious injuries, illness, and even death.  In some cases, unsafe conditions may amount…

This guide explains how to anonymously report a nursing home, including where to file a complaint, what details to include, and how a nursing home abuse lawyer can support you during the process. Reporting suspected abuse or neglect in a nursing home can be intimidating, especially if you fear retaliation from the facility or staff.…

Our Chicago nursing home abuse lawyer team will walk you through how to report nursing home abuse in Illinois, including the proper authorities to contact, how to document your concerns, and what steps to take next.  Nursing home abuse in Illinois remains a serious and widespread issue affecting elderly residents in long-term care.  From physical…

Finding the best care for your loved one can be difficult when the terminology used in the elderly care industry is confusing. To make it easier for you, Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers assembled this glossary of important elderly care terms.   For the families of loved ones who experienced abuse in a nursing home, you do have…