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The recent closure of a Jacksonville nursing home highlights the fact that revoking a nursing home license is a rare occurrence in the state, according to research done by the Florida Times Union. Glenwood Nursing Center was the second nursing home in the state to have its license revoked in the past decade after years of poor reviews for the care it delivered, quality of life, and dignity. 106 residents called Gl [...]

On Tuesday, June 8, the Florida Supreme Court heard Oral Arguments in a nursing home arbitration case, according to a Health News Florida report. The nursing home industry increasingly prefers arbitration instead of lawsuits to settle difference. Skilled Florida nursing home abuse lawyers know that residents or their power-of-attorney are presented with the agreements upon admission. They mandate settling differe [...]

94 Percent of Nursing Homes Have Problems. That is the concensus of a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services. 94 percent of for-profit nursing homes were cited for deficiencies of care last year. Of that number about 17 percent had deficiencies that could cause actual harm or “Immediate jeopardy” to patients. About two-thirds of nursing homes are for-profit. Problems cited include i [...]

The nursing home industry has launched a campaign designed to fight a Senate vote on consumer protections for those living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, sponsored by Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) and Herbert Kohl (D-WI) would make pre-dispute binding mandatory arbitration provisions that a person signs in a nursing home contract unenforceable. Buried in t [...]

Elderly people deserve to live without fear of abuse or neglect from unscrupulous caregivers. Unfortunately, not everyone who works in a nursing home has respect for senior citizens. Some people take nursing home jobs specifically for access to vulnerable residents. They take advantage of this vulnerability by neglecting their duties, physically abusing residents, or tricking reside [...]

When it comes to nursing home abuse and neglect in Arizona, emotional abuse is tougher to spot than physical abuse. Emotional abuse is unfortunately prevalent in Arizona nursing homes. The symptoms are a lot more subtle than physical abuse. But the damage caused by emotional abuse is as serious as the injuries caused by physical abuse. Nursing home facilities have an obligation and [...]

It is common for elderly victims of Arizona nursing home abuse to not talk about what they are going through. Abuse victims often become withdrawn or embarrassed and keep their problems hidden. There are a number of potential red flags that family members can keep an eye out for while visiting their loved ones in nursing homes or care facilities. No amount of care and attention can [...]

If you suspect that a friend or loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, what should you do about it?  Should you call the police? Talk to the staff? Consult a nursing home abuse lawyer? Any or all of these actions may be the answer. However, elderly residents do experience an increased incidence of bodily injury and misplacement of property simply due to their age or the state of their health.Get tips o [...]

The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority provides detailed information on healthcare providers throughout Pennsylvania, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and nursing homes. If you or a loved one needs medical care or will be staying in a nursing home, the Patient Safety Authority provides the following tips for choosing the best facility for your needs. The Patient Safety Authority and other regulatory [...]

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is an important one and should be taken very seriously. While many nursing home facilities provide excellent care to their residents, there are facilities that consistently generate poor reviews, violate safety standards and provide sub-par care to the elderly. Recognizing the common signs of elderly abuse in Pennsylvania can help ensure that your loved one is saf [...]