Articles Posted in Nursing Home Abuse

In the United States, nursing homes play a vital role in providing care for aging adults and those recovering from certain health concerns. In these facilities, short- and long-term patients have access to 24/7 care, assistance with daily living, and quality-of-life amenities. However, many nursing homes fall short of providing a high standard of care,…

When older adults move into a nursing home, they should expect to receive quality care in a safe environment. Unfortunately, many nursing homes in the United States fail to meet professional standards. These deficiencies can lead to residents suffering from abuse, neglect, or misconduct. The Yonkers Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Yonkers, NY, is…

Tens of millions of aging adults across the United States have significant medical needs. As they become dependent on 24/7 access to care, residency in a nursing home becomes a viable option. However, many nursing homes nationwide struggle to maintain professional standards of care, including Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Syracuse, NY.…

When nursing homes fail to provide professional standards of care, residents may be placed in harm’s way. Often, these patients become victims of abuse or neglect due to insufficient staffing, poor practices, and poorly-trained employees. In Rochester, NY, Wesley Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center is one example of a nursing home with a history of…

Nursing homes in the United States must have a high standard of compassionate care to meet the needs of all residents and protect them from abuse, neglect, and misconduct. Sadly, many facilities fail to maintain these professional standards, including Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Buffalo, NY. The Nursing Home Law Center will…

Assisted living facilities provide essential services for aging adults and individuals recovering from certain medical conditions. A nursing facility is supposed to be a safe environment with 24/7 access to skilled nursing care. Still, many facilities, including Cooper River Post Acute in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, consistently fail to meet professional standards of care. As…

Patients in nursing homes have access to 24/7 nursing staff, daily living assistance, and rehabilitative programs. These facilities play a vital role in caring for aging adults and those with specialized medical needs. In many nursing homes in the United States, deficiencies and insufficient staffing can put residents at risk of suffering from abuse, neglect,…

Long-term care facilities are a viable solution for aging adults with significant medical needs. Nursing homes are designed to provide 24/7 nursing support in a comfortable, safe environment. However, many nursing homes nationwide, including Life Care Center of Charleston in North Charleston, SC, fail to uphold professional standards of care with every resident. Understaffing, poor…

Nursing care facilities play a crucial role in the United States healthcare system. These communities are designed to provide constant care to aging adults and those recovering from certain health conditions, such as major injuries or surgeries. Unfortunately, many nursing homes display weaknesses that allow residents to suffer from abuse, neglect, or misconduct. These forms…

When adults with medical needs reach a certain age, the prospect of moving into a nursing home becomes far more beneficial. These institutions provide 24/7 care in safe and comfortable environments to help residents maintain a certain quality of life. However, many nursing homes nationwide, including Riverside Health and Rehab in North Charleston, SC, fail…