Los Angeles Nursing Home Bed Sore Lawyers

Los Angeles Nursing Home

The Los Angeles nursing home abuse attorneys of Nursing Home Law Center LLC prosecute cases on behalf of nursing neglect victims whose injuries could have been prevented with basic care and supervision. As more nursing facilities are operated with skeleton staffs, the problem of pressure ulcers is becoming alarmingly prevalent. Only by holding negligent nursing homes accountable can we hope to motivate change in the industry, which is why our attorneys are devoted to the aggressive pursuit of justice on behalf of our clients. If your loved one has been neglected or developed bed sores during an admission to a nursing home, we would like the opportunity to review your case.

Los Angeles Senior Demographics

Los Angeles is the second largest city in the United States, behind only New York City. Its diverse population is growing rapidly as the city saw growth from 3.8 million residents to just under 4 million in the last five years. Senior citizens represent 10.5% of the city and there are many more residents over the age of 50 who are preparing to retire, marking the need for senior services and nursing care now and in the future.

The Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks is responsible for operating 27 senior centers throughout the city where the aging population can remain active, participate in educational courses and enjoy social functions with their peers. Services offered include language courses, arts and crafts, exercise programs, dances, shuffleboard, group outings, nutrition programs and transportation assistance. To learn more about available functions and to locate the senior center closest to you, visit this page.

How to Narrow Your Search for the Right Los Angeles Nursing Facility

There are 326 nursing homes throughout Los Angeles and only 77 of them have received perfect ratings via Medicare. This can make the process of finding the right home for a loved one very stressful, as nobody wants to imagine making the choice to place a relative under the care of the wrong people. Our Los Angeles pressure sore lawyers have assisted clients in relocating their loved ones to facilities known to provide top quality care and we use the information provided by Medicare’s nursing home compare tool to locate the best candidates.

The tool evaluates all of the nursing homes in the United States and grades them based on factors such as fines and penalties, the ratio of skilled staff members to patients and the quality control measures in place to ensure patients are safe and comfortable. To use this tool, simply visit the Medicare website.

Pressure Sores are a Larger Problem for Understaffed Los Angeles Nursing Centers

Nursing staff members who are overworked and stressed tend to prioritize patients by immediate need when they are forced to choose which ones will receive their attention. This creates a problem for immobile patients because the resulting lack of attention is what causes them to develop pressure ulcers. Merely turning these patients regularly is sufficient to prevent most bedsores and checking up on them can increase the likelihood that a caregiver would notice the presence of a wound.

In many of the cases we prosecute, the negligent nursing facility chose to place profits above people by knowingly eliminating important skilled positions from their staffs. In the end, it is the patients who pay the most by not even receiving the basic care that they are paying exorbitantly for.

Receive a Free Case Review From One of Our Award Winning Los Angeles Nursing Home Negligence Lawyers

Nursing Home Law Center LLC has litigated on behalf of thousands of nursing home abuse victims and our lawyers have the experience, knowledge and successful track records you can rely on when seeking compensation for your loved one’s injuries. Contact us today to arrange a free consultation with one of our Los Angeles bedsore injury attorneys so that we can investigate your claim and review your legal options together.

Should you have questions about California law related to pressure sores and nursing home care, view our page here.

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Resources

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Client Reviews

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Jonathan did a great job helping my family navigate through a lengthy lawsuit involving my grandmother's death in a nursing home. Through every step of the case, Jonathan kept my family informed of the progression of the case. Although our case eventually settled at a mediation, I really was impressed at how well prepared Jonathan was to take the case to trial. Lisa
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After I read Jonathan’s Nursing Home Blog, I decided to hire him to look into my wife’s treatment at a local nursing home. Jonathan did a great job explaining the process and the laws that apply to nursing homes. I immediately felt at ease and was glad to have him on my side. Though the lawsuit process was at times frustrating, Jonathan reassured me, particularly at my deposition. I really felt like Jonathan cared about my wife’s best interests, and I think that came across to the lawyers for the nursing home. Eric