Nursing Home Neglect

When care facilities fail to provide basic care to their residents, resulting in injury or death, they are committing nursing home neglect. This type of harm is less direct than nursing home abuse, but no less dangerous. In some cases, nursing home residents cannot speak out to tell loved ones they’re suffering from neglect. Therefore,...

New York has the fourth largest population of older adults in the United States, with 3.5 million residents over the age of 65. That’s more than the entire population of 21 other states, and an increase of 31% compared to the last decade. It’s no surprise that nursing home abuse in New York is an...

Between 2010 and 2021, the Evergreen state of Washington saw its population rise nearly 15%. Between 2010 and 2021, Washington State’s 65+ age group increased 50.5%. With a rising elderly demographic, nursing home abuse in Washington State may become more common due to understaffing. According to the Seattle Times, 1,100 nursing jobs were posted per month for nursing home facilities in 2022. At the...

Thanks to its stunning natural beauty and mountainous terrain, Idaho became a beautiful destination to live in the last decade. Between 2010 and 2021, the Gem State of Idaho saw its population soar 21%. This could be a problem, as facilities struggle to keep up with demand and nursing home abuse in Idaho increases. According...

At least 10% of adults age 65 and older will experience some form of elder abuse each year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. And some of that occurs in care facilities. If you’re concerned about nursing home abuse in North Carolina, we’ve got the information you need. We want the best for our...

Elder emotional abuse is a serious issue that continues to plague nursing homes across the United States. When an individual humiliates, demeans, or yells at an elderly person, that may be considered elder emotional abuse. Understand the warning signs so you can protect your loved ones from lasting emotional harm. What is Elder Emotional Abuse?...

It’s important to draw the lines and figure out what things nursing homes are not allowed to do to protect yourself from nursing home abuse. While you’re looking for a nursing home, avoid places that often disrespect your resident rights. Nursing homes are not allowed to verbally and physically abuse their residents, steal or manipulate...

Known as The Constitution State and the home of Yale University, Connecticut has one of the highest per-capita incomes of any state in the Union. Connecticut has a rich history, diverse geography…and an aging population. Sadly, the state has often appeared in several recent local news stories about nursing home neglect in Connecticut. A recent...

Between 2010 and 2021, the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado saw its population rise over 15%. Colorado’s 65+ age group is its fastest growing demographic. Between 2010 and 2021, this population segment increased 58.7%. With a rising elderly demographic, nursing home abuse in Colorado must be monitored and prosecuted. In fact, three employees of an assisted living facility here were charged in...

Oregon’s 4.2 million residents living in the state have 130+ nursing homes available to them. Considering that seniors over age 65 make up 18% of the people living in Oregon, 130 isn’t enough. As more and more elderly citizens need long-term care (LTC), the possibilities for nursing home abuse in Oregon also increases. On a...

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it still squeezes in almost 1.1 million residents. And 18.9% of those Rhode Islanders are 65+, meaning there is a robust senior population. The result is severe understaffing in senior care, and the potential for more nursing home abuse in Rhode Island. In fact,...

Making the decision to move to a New Hampshire nursing home can be rife with emotion and uncertainty. In 2022, the World Health Organization found that one in six people over age 60 experienced some form of nursing home abuse during their stay at a community facility. Moreover, two out of three nursing home staff...

According to the Maine Counsel for Elder Abuse Prevention, over 33,000 Maine seniors are victims of elder abuse annually. Shockingly, many of these cases happen within families, but a large number stems from nursing home abuse in Maine. Unfortunately, authorities only respond to about 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse. According to the Maine...

Vermont has the 4th largest senior population in the country relative to its population according to the PRB. Understaffing and overworked employees have caused nursing home abuse in Vermont to rise over the years. An auditor recently found noncompliance with Vermont standards of nursing home care in more than 50% of their inspections. There were...

Massachusetts, home to New England’s cultural and finance center Boston, is projected to increase their elderly population in the years ahead. The state has more residents over the age of 60 than under the age of 20 in recent years. Due to the rising elderly demographic, nursing home abuse in Massachusetts has been a serious...

Nursing home abuse continues to grow in California as more elderly and vulnerable residents enter these facilities. The amount of people admitted to nursing homes in California is greater than the capacity to house them. This environment creates stress within a nursing home, leading to abuse of their residents. The California Department of Aging expects...

We often think of nursing home abuse as nursing home neglect or physical and emotional abuse of elders. However, another type of abuse also occurs, financial abuse. Financial abuse can be devastating for vulnerable elders. It takes advantage of their mental health, age, and isolation.  If you suspect your family member is a victim of...

Sadly, elder abuse is a very common occurrence, with over five million seniors abused in the United States every year. This abuse can be physical, emotional, or financial, and it causes profound harm to the victims. It can be challenging for victims of nursing home abuse to understand who is legally responsible for the abuse....

Are you — or is someone you love — in a nursing home? If so, it’s important you understand that all residents of such caretaking facilities legally possess nursing home rights. These include rights to certain standards of care, involvement in treatment decisions, information about financial options, and protections from abuse. Knowing these nursing home...

If someone you love is a victim of nursing home neglect, then you may be reeling. How could this happen? What can be done to prevent it in the future? One reason to file a nursing home neglect case is to force the facility’s owners and administrators to change the way they operate. This ensures...

One of the most challenging questions we ask as our parents get older is whether or not to put them into nursing homes. If you decide to do this, the next question is slightly easier: Which nursing home should you choose? Here are some simple questions that can help you find an answer that works....

If either you or someone you love has experienced a nursing home injury, help is available near you. A legal professional can tell you the nursing home abuse statute of limitations for your state. Your case is important, and you deserve expert counsel from a lawyer who specializes in this kind of case. You may...

So, you submitted your nursing home lawsuit information to LegalASAP for a free evaluation. However, based on the answers you gave us, we told you that your claim didn’t qualify for legal assistance. Below are a few reasons why, and what you can do next. Reason #1: The Deadline Already Passed to File Your Nursing...

If your loved one is a victim of nursing home neglect, it is time to pursue legal action. They deserve a settlement from the facility that has failed them. The good news is there are lawyers who specialize in this kind of case. Nursing home neglect lawyers are personal injury attorneys well-versed in elder abuse...

Do you suspect an elderly loved one in a nursing home may be a victim of either abuse or neglect? Unfortunately, elder abuse is not rare. The good news is many people are working to stop this crime and help victims. If you are stepping in to assist your own elderly relative by making the...