Abuse/Neglect

Nursing home residents count on the staff members at the facility to treat them with dignity and take care of their needs. They don’t expect that they will pay to be mistreated. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse is a major issue in some facilities.  It’s crucial that...

For families struggling to care for their elderly loved ones, admitting a loved one to a nursing home may be the best option available. These facilities offer the benefits of around-the-clock medical support and attention that may not be possible for one family...

These concerns were the subject of a series of investigative articles in the Plain Dealer this spring. Their investigations showed that nursing home care in our state ranks among the very lowest nationwide.Stories of abuse and neglect abound, including: Medication...