Articles Posted in Oakland nursing home abuse and neglect

The tragic story of Barbara Fasold serves as a harrowing reminder of what happens when nursing home oversight fails. Ms. Fasold, a 76-year-old resident at a facility in DeLand, fell from her bed at 5:00 a.m., fracturing both legs and her shoulder. Despite the severity of her injuries, she lay on the floor for 12 agonizing hours before being discovered during a shift change. She passed away less than a week later.

While this specific tragedy occurred across the country, it highlights a systemic crisis that hits close to home for families in Oakland, California. From the hills of Montclair to the busy corridors of Jack London Square, families entrust Oakland skilled nursing facilities and assisted living centers with the safety of their loved ones. When that trust is broken by a fall—especially one followed by hours of abandonment—it isn’t just an accident; it is often a case of nursing home neglect.

The Alarming Reality of Falls in Long-Term Care