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Neglect and mistreatment at Ocala nursing facilities cause lasting harm to residents who depend on proper daily care. Morgan & Morgan investigates these claims and holds negligent facilities accountable on behalf of affected residents and families.
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When Those Entrusted With Care Cause Harm
Families trust nursing homes and long-term care facilities to provide safe, compassionate care for their loved ones. When abuse or neglect occurs, vulnerable residents can suffer serious physical injuries, emotional trauma, malnutrition, dehydration, medication errors, and declining health. In Ocala, families are often devastated to learn that a loved one may have been mistreated in a facility they believed would provide protection.
Nursing home abuse cases can be challenging because many victims are unable or afraid to report what is happening. Facilities may deny wrongdoing or attribute warning signs to aging or medical conditions. Thorough investigation is often necessary to determine whether abuse or neglect occurred.
Contact Morgan & Morgan for a free case evaluation if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect in Ocala. Our attorneys are committed to helping families protect vulnerable loved ones and pursue justice.
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The Increasing Problem of Nursing Home Abuse
Americans are living longer than ever, but they’re still plagued by a variety of conditions and diseases that make long-term elder care facilities the most viable option for treatment.
According to the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, there are currently 681 nursing homes in Florida, with room for more than 83,000 residents.
Unfortunately, a licensed nursing home does not guarantee quality. The demand for affordable elder care has skyrocketed, and so has the number of nursing facilities in both Florida and the United States. As a result, the level of care has slipped at some homes, which could result in suffering for your loved one.
Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
There are a variety of signs of nursing home abuse, and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs has put together a guide that can help you understand how to see and prevent abuse from occurring.
Nursing home abuse can often be difficult to pin down. Relatives suffering from dementia or another illness can have a hard time communicating, making it difficult to share their experience with you.
Furthermore, loved ones can often experience injuries under normal conditions without any wrongdoing.
While these signs may not always indicate nursing home abuse or neglect, Florida residents who observe them should consider investigating further. These signs include:
- Bedsores
- Unexplained and recurring bruises
- Dehydration or malnutrition
- Consistently poor hygiene
- Extreme fear or anxiety
- Unexplained infections
- Unexplained injuries
If you inquire about your loved one's condition and the response you get from the staff is a defensive, unreasonable, or otherwise deceptive answer, it may be time to contact an Ocala attorney.
Our Florida elder care abuse lawyers know where to look to determine if negligence and abuse have taken place, and can advise you about how to safeguard your loved one.
Contact Our Florida Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys in Ocala
People who believe their elderly loved ones have experienced nursing home abuse or neglect often don’t know what to do, and the next steps can be unclear.
If you have these suspicions and have not received satisfactory answers from your loved one’s nursing home or care facility, it may be time to consider retaining an attorney to help you investigate.
Fill out our free, no-risk case evaluation form if you’re ready to seek justice today.
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