You noticed something. Maybe it was a wound on your mother’s back that no one mentioned. Maybe your father lost thirty pounds, and the staff keeps saying he’s “just not eating well.” Maybe your loved one looks frightened, or has stopped being...
When you suspect your loved one is being mistreated at a nursing home, fear stops many families from filing a complaint. You worry that if you speak up, the facility will take it out on the very person you’re trying to protect. Maybe they’ll move your...
A recent NPR investigation has raised serious concerns that investment-driven ownership structures in long-term care facilities may be placing financial pressure on operators in ways that affect staffing, oversight, and resident safety. For families, the takeaway is...
Discovering nursing home abuse can be overwhelming. Families often experience shock, anger, fear, and confusion all at once. When a loved one living in a nursing home shows warning signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, it is critical to take immediate and...
Resident-on-resident attacks in nursing homes are often preventable safety failures, not “inevitable” consequences of aging or dementia. What Counts as Resident-on-Resident Assault? Resident-on-resident assault includes: Physical fights Pushing Hitting Sexual...
