As the nursing industry continues to be imbued with for profit companies seeking to maximize profit, the issue of neglect is becoming just as prevalent. The San Francisco nursing home abuse attorneys of Nursing Home Law Center LLC have served the needs of thousands of families who have watched as their loved ones were denied the basic dignity and care they rightfully deserve in favor of reduced overhead. Aside from an occasional exception to the rule, the development and advancement of pressure ulcers is an unequivocal sign of neglect on a systemic scale and we will fight tirelessly on any victim’s behalf to see accountability and justice served.
The city of San Francisco has been growing rapidly over the last decade, with a 7.4% increase in the last five years alone. From 2010 to 2015, the city added almost 60,000 residents for a total of nearly 865,000. This makes it the fourth largest city in the state of California. Seniors make up a large segment of the population at 13.6% of the total, which is higher than the state average.
As more residents think about retirement, the need for senior services has been growing. Aging residents who are looking to connect with their peers, keep mentally astute and remain physically active can take part in the activities and services provided by the San Francisco Senior Center— the older non-profit senior center in the nation. Those in need of assistance to help them maintain their independence are also able to enroll in transportation assistance, the low cost nutrition program and more.
According to data provided by Medicare, there are 104 nursing homes serving the San Francisco area and only 46 of these facilities have received perfect grades. The prevalence of nursing neglect and abuse has made it difficult for many people to trust the promises made by nursing centers when considering placing their loved ones under their care. Our San Francisco pressure sore lawyers often refer people to the nursing home compare tool on Medicare’s website to help them with their searches.
This tool provides an exhaustive index of information about every nursing home in the nation and you can narrow your search by rating and location to ensure you avoid homes that have mistreated their patients in the past. To use the tool, just visit the Medicare website.
There was a time when the majority of nursing facilities in the nation were operated by churches and non-profit organizations dedicated to providing patients with the nurture and attention they deserved in their final years. This all changed following severe budget cuts to senior programs which made it impossible for these non-profits to compete with the for profit chains that invaded the market in the years to follow. Now these corporations own over 70% of the market share.
In order to ensure an optimal profit margin, these corporations often eliminate jobs without any regard for how the lack of skilled positions can impact workers and patients. Caregivers are stressed, rushed and overworked while patients are ignored until their needs are urgent. It is in this environment that a preventable and treatable injury such as a bedsore can persist until the wound becomes and open, infected and festering wound.
Nursing Home Law Center LLC has successfully prosecuted cases against large nursing corporations on behalf of victims who were neglected and abused due to their lack of regard for the people they are paid to serve. If your loved one has been injured, we invite you to contact us and arrange a free consultation with one of our award winning San Francisco bedsore injury attorneys today. We will review all of the details of your case and let you know how we can help you secure the compensation you are entitled to for your loved one’s injuries and suffering.
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If you are looking for an attorney to assist with the investigation or prosecution of a San Francisco nursing home abuse case involving bed sores or other injury visit the pages below:
Attorney Anthony Lanzone
Licensed in California
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