Nursing Home News & Legal Updates

Cases of nursing home abuse and neglect are frequently in the news, making many families uneasy about the use of their services. With over 1,200 licensed long-term care facilities in California, choosing the right one can be difficult. Use this guide to learn about nursing home ratings, including what factors go into each facility score.…

The Los Angeles region has over 1,900 nursing facilities, including short—and long-term centers [1]. With so many options, it can be overwhelming for California families to choose the best nursing home for their loved ones. Elder abuse, resident neglect, and theft are all concerns Los Angeles families may have when choosing a nursing home center.…

Alabama is home to approximately 1.8 million seniors, many of whom will eventually require long- or short-term care in a nursing home or rehab center [1]. Alabama’s nursing homes currently house over 20,000 residents scattered among the state’s over 200 residences. Families often decide to move a loved one to a nursing home for around-the-clock…

Florida has over 690 licensed nursing homes with approximately 84,000 resident beds [1]. While a nursing home or rehabilitation center residency can be an excellent alternative for elderly care, offering around-the-clock supervision, abuse, or neglect is a reality that many of today’s families worry about. This guide helps Florida families choose the right nursing or…

With so many reports of nursing home abuse and neglect in the news, it can be overwhelming to choose the right facility for your loved one. This guide can help you and your family learn more about nursing home ratings and avoid facilities that have been reported for neglect, abuse, or failed health inspections. We…

There are over 600 nursing homes in New York State, with a high percentage in New York City. Surprisingly, many of these nursing homes have low ratings, which means they may have received citations from the federal government, or numerous residents have reported the center for poor care. This in-depth guide will review how NY…

In nursing homes, residents receive consistent care from nursing staff. This constant attention is designed to help them recover from health conditions, lead comfortable lives, and enjoy their golden years.  Nursing home residents often face more significant health challenges due to weakened immune systems and vulnerable states. Sometimes, this can lead to additional health conditions…

Skilled nursing facilities provide care to elderly residents and patients recovering from certain conditions. These long-term care facilities treat patients with many different needs, so a classification system is needed to determine treatment plans and service costs for insurance purposes.  In the late 1990s, a RUG scoring system was created to assess patients’ care needs…

The purpose of a nursing home is to provide elderly residents with quality care, a safe environment, and comfortable accommodations. Contrary to the purpose of a nursing home, many facilities are rampant with elder abuse and neglect.  Typically, victims of abuse or neglect can pursue legal action against the at-fault party if they can provide…

Elderly individuals move to nursing homes when their care needs exceed what can be provided at home. As a result, nursing home residents should expect to receive quality care, daily assistance, and comfortable accommodations when they enter these facilities.  However, residents sometimes risk contracting contagious diseases due to poor practices, reduced staffing, or improper staff…