Blog Category | Nursing home abuse
August 18, 2025
Spotting Nursing Home Abuse In Burlington County
Nursing homes are meant to be safe places for elderly residents, offering medical care, stability and dignity in later years. In Burlington County, where facilities are fewer and farther apart, families often trust the closest options available. That distance and limited choice can sometimes make it harder to detect and...
Read MoreJune 05, 2025
Nursing Home Falls: Accident Or Neglect? Know The Signs
Falls are common in nursing facilities. They are the major cause of injury and death in elderly nursing home residents in New Jersey. While some may seem like unfortunate accidents, they can be controlled to lower the chance of falling. Still, many are preventable and often suggest staff negligence, poor...
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
3 Types Of Nursing Home Financial Abuse
Elder abuse, especially when it occurs in nursing homes, is a major concern for aging adults and the people who love them. Families that move their loved ones into nursing homes and similar facilities expect appropriate care and compassionate treatment from the professionals working at those facilities. Unfortunately, abuse is...
Read MoreAugust 21, 2024
Signs That Your Loved One Is Suffering From Nursing Home Dehydration
When you enroll a loved one in a nursing home, you may not be worried that they may suffer dehydration due to nursing home neglect. Dehydration is a serious condition that can result in severe consequences for anyone, but it’s particularly dangerous for older adults. Unfortunately, dehydration is quite easy...
Read MoreJuly 24, 2024
When Should A Nursing Home Transfer A Resident To The Hospital?
Older adults and their families generally decide to make the move to nursing homes when someone needs significant day-to-day support. Even those who have made plans to age in place or who have family members nearby may require the care of professionals available for their support on a 24/7 basis....
Read MoreMay 17, 2024
3 Signs That Nursing Home Staff Is Being Negligent
The realization that a loved one has to go into a nursing home is a difficult one to manage. And, unfortunately, there are times when the people being entrusted with residents’ care don’t do what they’re supposed to do. There are many things that can signal negligence by nursing home...
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
Nursing Homes Shouldn’t Drug Residents To Make Their Care Easier
Providing daily support for older adults is a challenging profession. Those living in nursing homes may have physical or mental conditions that make them dependent on their caregivers. Some people become more combative as they age, making them very difficult for nursing home workers to manage. Others may struggle with...
Read MoreNovember 11, 2022
Facts About Bedsores In New Jersey Nursing Homes
It’s a heartbreaking reality that many nursing home residents develop bedsores. These sores can be incredibly painful, and in some cases, lead to serious health complications. If you or a loved one is currently residing in a nursing home, it’s important to be aware of the signs of bed sores,...
Read MoreApril 04, 2022
New Jersey Nursing Home Problems Require Oversight
Due to alleged incidents of neglect and abuse in a New Jersey nursing home, a monitoring team has been called in to assess the care facility’s ability to safely remain in operation. Abusive and neglectful care by nursing home employees has been cited by the New Jersey Department of Health...
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
Recognizing Elder Abuse And How To Prevent It
Many residents of New Jersey have a loved one in a nursing home. While it’s normal to expect an elder loved one to be safe in that setting, negligence may still occur that results in injury. Recognizing elder abuse can help you prevent it. What are the signs of elder...
Read MoreSeptember 29, 2021
Are Bedsores A Sign Of Neglect In New Jersey?
Bedsores are a type of pressure ulcer that is often associated with nursing home neglect. They’re usually found on the buttocks, hip, shoulder blades, and heels. If you suspect nursing home neglect has led to bedsores on your loved one, here’s what you need to know. Yes, nursing homes may...
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2021
Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse To Look Out For
Nursing home abuse is an all-too-common problem for elderly people in New Jersey. According to the Department of Justice, 10% of elderly people suffer from some form of abuse every year. If you have an elderly relative in a nursing home, it’s important that you watch out for signs of...
Read MoreAugust 02, 2021
Is My Loved One A Victim Of Nursing Home Neglect?
When New Jersey families decide that it is best for a loved one to be placed in a nursing home, there is an expectation that the facility will provide the appropriate amount of care and attention. That includes medical treatment, proper nutrition, cleanliness, and safety. Unfortunately, some nursing homes fail...
Read MoreMay 21, 2021
Mental Abuse In Nursing Homes
Nursing home abuse is a serious problem in New Jersey and throughout the country. There are several forms of nursing home abuse, ranging from neglect to outright physical or verbal abuse. The harm that nursing home residents can submit a claim for includes disfigurement, shorter life expectancy, punitive damages, loss...
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
What To Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
New Jersey law states that the management of a nursing home is responsible for the care of its residents. They should have a written policy that confirms this and present it to you. If you’re seeing indications of nursing home negligence, you have a responsibility to your elderly loved ones...
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021
How To Spot Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is a growing problem in New Jersey and throughout the country, as skilled nursing facilities fail to properly screen and train employees. However, many cases of abuse go unreported because the families do not know. Here is how families can spot nursing home abuse and neglect. Be...
Read MoreMarch 09, 2021
What Are The Different Types Of Elder Abuse?
There are many types of elder abuse in New Jersey, but the most common is neglect. In addition to neglect, the different forms of elder abuse include abandonment, sexual abuse and emotional or psychological abuse. Understanding the different types of elder abuse can make it easier to recognize the signs....
Read MoreFebruary 02, 2021
Nursing Home Negligence
Pressure sores, or bedsores, are one sign of nursing home neglect, abuse, or malpractice in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Read to learn more about bedsores and nursing home neglect. How do bedsores happen? Bedsores occur when there is unrelenting pressure applied to the skin, which can, in turn, cause additional...
Read MoreDecember 22, 2020
Signs Of Nursing Home Negligence To Watch For
Protecting your loved ones is one of your most important responsibilities and sometimes it can feel difficult to do so when they live in a nursing home. You put your trust into nursing home employees and medical professionals to care for your loved ones just as you would, but unfortunately...
Read MoreNovember 20, 2020
4 Stages Of Bed Sore Symptom Severity
Nursing home residents rely on the care of an attentive staff. If the staff is negligent or abusive, the residents can suffer devastating conditions and fatal injuries. A common injury for those who lack physical mobility is the appearance and worsening of bed sores. Bed sores are also called pressure...
Read MoreOctober 14, 2020
What Are The Signs Of Nursing Home Dehydration?
Nursing home negligence and abuse are serious problems across the United States. Whether it is a poorly trained staff, insufficient staffing levels at the facility or an inattentive staff, elderly residents can suffer severe injuries and deadly conditions. From medication errors and falls to malnutrition and dehydration, a nursing home...
Read MoreSeptember 08, 2020
3 Common Ways Nursing Home Neglect Happens
As a relative or friend of an elderly individual, you want to make sure your loved one is doing well in their daily life and are receiving quality care at the nursing home where they live. You understand that they are aging and that their health may be deteriorating, but...
Read MoreJuly 14, 2020
4 Tips To Protect An Elder From Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Elder abuse is disturbingly prevalent in the United States. According to the CDC, one out of every 10 people age 60 or older will experience some type of elder abuse – and this statistic is likely an underestimate because victims are often unable or afraid to report it. Elder abuse can take...
Read MoreJuly 06, 2020
Covid-19 Outbreak In Nursing Homes May Be Masking Abuse Of Residents
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in New Jersey, one of the early epicenters of the outbreak in the United States. Tragically, the disease has been particularly deadly to our most vulnerable populations, including those who live in nursing homes. As a result, nursing homes are not currently...
Read MoreJune 09, 2020
Nursing Home Bill Of Rights May Protect Against Neglect
When New Jersey residents move a family member into a nursing home, they worry about finding a safe facility with compassionate caregivers. Our lawyers have advised clients who suspect inadequate nursing home care. The New Jersey Long-Term Care Ombudsman has issued a bill of rights for nursing home residents, setting...
Read MoreMay 29, 2020
The Problem Of Elopement—and Why The Nursing Home May Be Liable
Memory care units are a reality for many families with loved ones suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. And “many” is soon to become a much larger number. The Center for Disease Control expects the number of adults affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to triple in the next 40...
Read MoreMay 26, 2020
Why Are Bedsores A Sign Of Nursing Home Neglect?
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are typically designed to offer long-term care to your elderly loved one, but what happens when neglect causes physical injury, such as bedsores? These wounds grow in several stages and, according to WebMD, are also known as pressure sores or ulcers. If your elderly family...
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
What Is The Best Practice For Documenting Nursing Home Abuse?
Instances of nursing home abuse are on the rise as an increasing number of Americans enter their golden years. The World Health Organization notes that while one in six elders suffer this abuse, only one in 24 cases get reported. If you suspect your elderly loved one is experiencing abuse...
Read MoreMay 21, 2020
What Are The Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect?
The decision to put a loved one into a nursing home is daunting and rife with emotions. While you may want to care for them at your home or theirs, it simply may not be an option. This situation can be even worse if you suspect that your family member...
Read MoreMay 13, 2020
Nursing Aids Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Nursing Home Residents
Nursing home residents in Burlington County rely on certified nursing assistants for help with everyday tasks, such as bathing, changing clothes and taking their medicine. While being a nursing assistant is a tough job, there is no excuse for mistreating or abusing vulnerable residents. Charged with sexual abuse of five...
Read MoreMarch 25, 2020
Can I Sue A New Jersey Nursing Home Over Bedsores?
Bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, are an all too common occurrence in extended care facilities and nursing homes in New Jersey. The wounds happen due to prolonged pressure on the skin, affecting people who spend most of their time in a chair or bed and have...
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2020
How To Spot Nursing Home Negligence Or Abuse
As parents age, they can become less independent and unable to properly care for themselves without hands-on assistance you cannot always provide. Nursing homes are viable options to help mom or dad maintain their health and their sense of dignity. But what happens if the facility fails to provide the...
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2020
5 Signs Of Malnutrition In Nursing Home Patients
It’s not always clear when a nursing home is neglecting your loved one. The most basic form of neglect stems from a patient’s primary requirement: nutrition. Malnutrition is a hard condition to recognize, especially in its early days. Some of its signs may not become evident until the patient is...
Read MoreDecember 07, 2019
Different Conduct May Constitute Abuse In A Nursing Home
No one should be subject to harm or abuse at the hands of those charged with caring for them. That includes the men and women who are residents of nursing homes and care facilities in New Jersey. Unfortunately, however, many individuals in residential care facilities are taken advantage of and...
Read MoreAugust 15, 2019
Nursing Home Abuse Is A Serious Issue That Is Going Unreported
Making the decision to put a loved on in a nursing home is a difficult one. Therefore, those in Burlington County who are facing this possibility will do all the research they can to ensure the nursing home they choose for their loved one will provide the care their loved...
Read MoreJuly 03, 2019
Lawsuit Brought Against Care Facility
Burlington County residents may be disturbed to hear that one developmentally disabled woman who resided in a Bellwether Behavioral Health group home choked to death at the facility while eating a cheeseburger and French fries. This is despite the family’s instructions that the woman’s food should be cut into small...
Read MoreMay 23, 2019
Bedsores Could Be Sign Of Nursing-home Neglect
When we make the difficult choice to move a parent or a loved one to a nursing home, we’re doing it with their best interests in mind. What we expect from a nursing home is an environment where our loved ones will thrive and receive the care we’d give them...
Read MoreMay 17, 2019
Local Arrests Highlight Risks To Vulnerable Adults
On April 29, two women working at a Mount Laurel residential facility that cares for developmentally disabled adults and children were charged with physically assaulting a disabled man. According to the criminal complaint, Martha Ruiz and Kendall Crouch are accused of striking the man in the face, twisting his hands...
Read MoreMay 09, 2019
There Is No Excuse For Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Sometimes, when an aged loved one needs a level of care that we cannot provide ourselves, it is necessary to place our loved one in a nursing home. These facilities can provide a high level of care, so that a person remains comfortable in their old age. Unfortunately, not all...
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2019
Why Dehydration May Be Of Concern For The Elderly
For young, healthy adults, it may be difficult to recognize what your loved ones need as they grow older. Your needs will likely be different than those of your aging parents but as you try to help them, you could find that some things gain importance with age. Consider water...
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2019
Bed Sores: What To Watch For And When Are They A Problem?
It is never an easy decision to put a loved one in someone else’s care. Whether you have a loved one in a nursing facility, or you have a skilled medical professional providing in-home care, there is always the worry that they will not provide the same care that you...
Read MoreDecember 20, 2018
Suspected Nursing Home Abuse Of Loved One And Next Steps
Nursing homes are a legitimate solution for families in which loved ones can no longer care for themselves. It may be old age that has gotten them to this point, a disability from birth or a recent severe change in their health that led them to the need for complete...
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2018
Nursing Home Residents Have Rights To Be Safe And Secure
Giving up their freedom to live in nursing or residential care facilities can be difficult for Pennsylvania residents. Aside from not having the comforts of one’s own home, a person must be able to trust the individuals and institution that have agreed to manage their care. Building this trust can...
Read MoreAugust 14, 2018
Nursing Homes Are Failing To Provide Adequate Staffing
It is a major decision to choose whether to place an aging parent into a nursing home. The understanding is that they will receive a high level of care while residing in a comfortable facility. New data indicates an unfortunate reality among nursing homes in New Jersey and throughout the...
Read MoreAugust 08, 2018
Nursing Home Group Faces Repeated Charges Of Neglect
A Philadelphia area nursing home, St. Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare, was cited for extreme neglect and had its license revoked last September. The Pennsylvania Department of Health found the facility was not providing proper wound treatment and nursing care. St. Francis won an appeal against the license revocation...
Read MoreJune 20, 2018
Does Unnecessary Drugging Of Nursing Home Residents Equal Abuse?
The Department of Veterans Affairs nursing home in Lyons, New Jersey, was recently ranked internally with a one out of five stars rating. One of the reasons for the low rating was the number of residents that were being treated with antipsychotic drugs. In many cases, these drugs were used...
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2018
Would Higher Medicaid Reimbursement Boost Nursing Home Staffing?
Many nursing homes are critically understaffed or are forced to hire workers with sketchy backgrounds. This staffing deficit in turn leads to serious harm to thousands of patients from negligence, neglect and abuse. A government report concludes that more than 90 percent of U.S. nursing homes lack the minimum level...
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