Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing Home Neglect

Many believe that nursing home neglect is not as horrific as abuse. However, nursing home neglect can lead to serious health problems and even death. More common than nursing home abuse, neglect occurs when the nursing home staff fails to adequately care for the residents. While abuse is committed with intent, nursing home neglect is the result of negligence and indifference.

If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home neglect, fill out our free case evaluation form today to speak with our nursing home neglect attorneys.

Types of Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home neglect can come in the form of physical, emotional or medical neglect. The most common types of nursing home neglect include:

• Failure to provide proper food, clothing and shelter
• Failure to administer appropriate medications
• Failure to take reasonable precautions to prevent falls
• Failure to turn residents in their beds
• Failure to assist residents in the bathroom

Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

Many nursing home residents are afraid to report or tell loveds ones about nursing home neglect. In fact, the National Center on Elder Abuse reports that for every case of nursing home abuse or neglect, five incidents go unreported. Because of this, it is important that loved ones recognize the signs of nursing home neglect, such as:

• Bedsores or ulcers
• Rapid weight loss
• Unexplained death
• Dehydration
• Poor hygiene
• Unsanitary living conditions, such as dirty bedding and clothes
• Frozen joints
• Recurring illnesses or infections
• Wandering
• Medication errors

If you know someone who is exhibiting any of these warning signs of nursing home neglect, contact a nursing home abuse attorney immediately.

Many cases of nursing home neglect result from overworked, unsupervised or untrained staff members. Because of this, nursing homes can be held liable in court for negligence. If your loved one has become a victim of nursing home neglect, contact with our nursing home neglect lawyers today. We may be able to recover compensation for your loved one's suffering and more importantly, put an end to the neglect.