For decades, families transitioning a loved one into a nursing home have relied on one fundamental assumption: someone qualified is always watching. We aren’t just talking about anyone—we are talking about Registered Nurses (RNs). These are the professionals trained to catch the subtle shift in a resident’s breathing, the early…
Do you have an elderly loved one in a Riverside County nursing home or elsewhere in Southern California? If so, it is critical to be able to recognize the signs of elder abuse and neglect in general, but especially psychological abuse. According to a recent study published in the journal…
California’s nursing homes are failing the people who need them most. Every day, elderly and dependent adult residents are being neglected in facilities across the state. Understaffing, inadequate training, and profit-driven approaches to care create ripe conditions for neglect. And if you think these problems are going away anytime soon,…
Will you be visiting an elderly loved one in an Orange County nursing home this holiday season? If so, it is important to keep an eye out for any potential signs of nursing home abuse or neglect. Thanksgiving and the weeks leading up to Christmas and the New Year are…
When a loved one develops a large, painful bed sore in a nursing home, it is almost always a sign that something went terribly wrong. Families often feel a mix of anger, guilt, and confusion — and they want to know one thing: Can I sue a nursing home in…
Falls can happen in any San Francisco Bay Area nursing home as a result of improper supervision of residents, residents’ medical conditions, and dangerous or hazardous conditions on the nursing home premises. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), falls among elderly adults account for about one-third of all non-fatal…
Across the country, state leaders are sounding the alarm about the growing influence of private equity in nursing homes and long term care. According to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project’s 2025 legislative tracker, this year marks a turning point in states’ efforts to scale back private equity’s footprint in the…
Nursing home abuse and neglect in Los Angeles County and throughout Southern California can take various forms. Sometimes, nursing abuse is more obvious, with residents actively reporting abuse themselves or showing signs of bruising and restraint marks. At the same time, signs of abuse or neglect can often be subtle,…
Do you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home in San Bernardino County or elsewhere in California? If so, it is critical that you learn more about identifying signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, and that you learn about your options for reporting it. Much too often,…
Nursing home residents should all be receiving a quality of care that prevents malnutrition, the development of bed sores and other infections, and other avoidable consequences of neglect. When a nursing home or assisted-living facility fails to provide such a level of care — often due to understaffing — the…