Each year, thousands of nursing home residents suffer serious, preventable falls, and many of these incidents are never reported. According to an Office of Inspector General (OIG) review, more than 42,000 Medicare-enrolled residents were hospitalized for major fall injuries over the course of one year, and nearly 2,000 of them died. The report also found […]
When a loved one suffers harm in a Dayton nursing home, it’s hard to know where to turn. You may be wondering if you should call a lawyer, and what to expect if you do. As both a registered nurse and an attorney focused on Ohio nursing home abuse cases, I help families in Dayton […]
Discovering that your parent or loved one has been harmed in a Cleveland nursing home can leave you feeling angry, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. You may wonder if what happened was an accident, a sign of neglect, or a case of abuse — and whether you should speak to a lawyer. […]
When a beloved parent or grandparent passes away due to choking in an Ohio nursing home, the grief is often compounded by confusion and questions: “How did this happen?” “Could it have been prevented?” and “How can we hold the facility accountable?” Choking in nursing home patients is tragically common but are often preventable with proper […]
A Dayton, Ohio family recently filed a lawsuit against a local nursing home after their father choked to death, an incident captured on surveillance video. According to the Scioto Valley Guardian, the video shows staff failing to intervene as the resident gasped for air and eventually collapsed. This is heartbreaking, and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon. […]
When a loved one escapes from a care facility, families are left shaken and searching for answers. If the incident was preventable, and most are, you may need an experienced attorney for nursing home neglect to help you understand your rights and pursue justice. Sadly, these cases are far too common. Residents, especially those with […]
When a loved one disappears from an Ohio care facility, it’s more than frightening; it can be life-threatening. In elder care, this is referred to as a nursing home elopement or dangerous wandering: when a resident leaves the facility unsupervised, often without staff knowledge or approval. It’s a situation no family ever wants to face. […]
Picking a nursing home for yourself or a loved one is a big decision, and it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s for a short-term stay or something more long-term, you want to make sure your loved one gets the best care in a safe, comfortable environment. But not every facility offers the same level […]
Making informed decisions when selecting a long-term care facility in Ohio has just become even easier! The Ohio Nursing Home Navigator tool has been expanded and renamed the Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator, now including assisted living facilities and several new features to help Ohioans make well-informed choices about where is the best facility for […]
Ohio nursing home safety remains a big concern to many of us, especially those of us with elderly parents or other loved ones who are in long-term care facilities. The U.S. Congress is also concerned with nursing home safety, and in 2019 began releasing a Special Focus Facilities (SFF) report listing underperforming nursing homes which have […]