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 nursing home for yourself or a loved one in Ohio has just gotten easier! The Ohio Nursing Home Navigator is now available and packed with valuable information, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Aging. In 2023, the Ohio Governor’s Nursing Home Quality and Accountability Task Force discovered that 68% […]
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 […]
We can’t always control when and where a loved one goes into a nursing home or assisted living facility. In a perfect world, we would have unlimited time, money, and information with which to make the best, safest choice. Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world, so we must make the best decisions we can, […]
Filing a Complaint with the Ohio Department of Health and a consult with an experienced nursing home abuse lawyer is a good starting point for families looking for answers.
When you visit your mom in the nursing home and can’t find any aides or nurses to help take her to the bathroom, you may wonder if the facility is understaffed or if it’s just you. It not just you; your nursing home is most likely trying to hide a staffing shortage. Staffing levels at […]
Whether you’re researching nursing homes in Ohio or evaluating a facility where a loved one already resides, it’s essential to know what rights residents have. These rights are so important that they have been incorporated into both federal and state law. Families need to be aware of these rights to protect loved ones from mistreatment […]