Nursing Home Abuse

Bad nursing home conditions families should not ignore include poor hygiene, untreated medical needs, inadequate staffing, unexplained injuries, malnutrition, dehydration, unsafe living areas, and signs of emotional abuse. These conditions may indicate neglect, abuse, or a failure to provide the care a resident needs. One isolated problem does not always establish wrongdoing. However, repeated failures, …

Yes, poor hygiene can be nursing home neglect when staff fail to provide the bathing, grooming, toileting, oral care, clean clothing, or other personal assistance a resident needs. Federal nursing home standards require facilities to provide necessary assistance with activities of daily living, including hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, and toileting.  If you have …

Nursing home accidents can be a sign of neglect, but not every accident means a resident was harmed by poor care. The facts matter, including how the accident happened, whether staff responded properly, and whether the event could have been prevented with reasonable attention. Many families are told that a fall, medication mistake, or wandering …

Families can help prevent elder abuse in nursing homes by visiting their loved one regularly, taking note of any concerns, and reporting problems before they escalate to abuse or neglect. A resident’s comments, physical condition, or response to certain staff members may raise questions about the care they receive. Families with concerns should write down …

Autumn Lake Healthcare facilities across Maryland have faced regulatory citations, lawsuits, and serious allegations tied to resident abuse and neglect. If your family has concerns about a loved one at one of these facilities, you are not alone in asking questions. Jenner Law can help you find answers. Families researching incidents of nursing home abuse …

What is the difference between nursing home abuse, neglect, and negligence? The difference is that abuse usually involves intentional harm, neglect involves a failure to provide proper care, and negligence is a broader legal concept that refers to a failure to use reasonable care. These terms are often used together, but they do not always …

It is difficult to determine the most common type of abuse in Maryland nursing homes. Abuse in long-term care settings can take many forms, from emotional mistreatment to financial exploitation, and many cases go unrecognized or unreported altogether. For families with loved ones who are nursing home residents, the possibility of mistreatment is a source …

Elderly patients in nursing homes have the right to be treated with dignity, receive proper medical care, live free from abuse or neglect, and make decisions about their own lives. These rights are protected under federal and Maryland state laws, ensuring that nursing home residents are cared for, respected, and safeguarded. For families, placing a …

Yes, under both Maryland and federal law, exploitation is a form of nursing home abuse. Many people think of abuse as only physical harm, but exploitation can be just as damaging and deeply violating. The idea that someone might take advantage of a vulnerable senior, especially in a place meant to protect them, is heartbreaking. …

Families trust nursing homes to provide care and comfort to their loved ones. These facilities house some of the most vulnerable members of our families, and we would like to assume they are safe in their care. However, this is not always the case. If you suspect your loved one may be enduring abuse or …