A study just released by the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services reports that 94% of all nursing homes nationwide were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards during 2007. Approximately 17% received deficiencies or citations for issues which caused “actual harm or immediate…
The New York Times is reporting this morning that 90% of all nursing homes were cited for violations of federal health and safety standards. Approximately 17% of U.S. nursing homes had deficiencies that caused actual harm. As mentioned in this blog previously, nursing facilities that operate “for-profit” were more likely…
Elder abuse or neglect in the nursing home is a fear many elderly Americans face. A case unfolding in Illinois is about as bad as it gets. According to a report from the states Department of Public Health, several suspicious deaths at the Lake of the Hills nursing home may…
On Wednesday, the Senate Finance Committee approved two bills which will help prevent neglect and abuse of elderly persons. A frequent source of abuse are caregivers who are repeat violent offenders. A bill (S 1577), sponsored by Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wis.), would create a nationwide background check system to screen…
This list contains the issuance of citations to Southern California nursing facilities by the California Department of Public Health over the last six months. All the citations listed are issued for reasons related to patient care. For verification of the citation, please contact the local department office or Walton Law…
Elder Law and Advocacy in San Diego has been providing free legal services for seniors for 30 years, and was profiled in today’s San Diego Union Tribune. Whether it’s drawing up a will or a power of attorney, helping with a problem landlord, or answering questions about Medicare, Elder Law…
Nursing home residents have clearly defined rights when it comes to being transferred or discharged from a nursing facility, and may be evicted or moved under certain circumstances. Under California law, a nursing home may discharge or transfer a resident only if: the resident’s health has improved and is no…
The City of San Marcos has partnered with Cal State San Marcos to put on the Because I Care resource fair. The fair will be held September 6, 2008 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the San Marcos Senior Center located at 111 Richmar Ave., San Marcos, 92078. The…
A Laguna Hills nursing home faces its second lawsuit for elder abuse in three years for the neglect of one of its residents. In both cases the resident died. Theresa Sperry died in July 2007 after a short stay a Villa Valencia in Orange County skilled nursing facility. The lawsuit…
Yesterday, the U.S. Census Bureau reported the number of citizens age 65 and older will more than double from their current number of 38.7 million to 88.5 million in 2050. The population of 85 and older is predicted to triple in number to 19 million from 5.4 million during the…