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South Carolina Woman Pleads Guilty to Exploiting Senior

You never know who you can trust with your seniors. Unfortunately, seniors become especially vulnerable in nursing homes, and opportunistic individuals see them as prime targets. Such was the case with one exploitative woman who took advantage…
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Shocking Stories of Abuse and Neglect from South Carolina Nursing Homes

A number of shocking stories from South Carolina nursing homes show just how dangerous these facilities can be for our elderly loved ones. Some stories make you think twice about putting your senior in one of these nursing homes. But what if…
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Examples of Neglect in South Carolina Nursing Homes

If your loved one is currently living in a nursing home, you may be worried about how they're being treated. Concerns about nursing home neglect are at an all-time high, especially after an extremely controversial couple of years during the…
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South Carolina nurses arrested for failing to provide wound care in a residential facility.

South Carolina - February 28, 2023 The South Carolina Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (SCMFCU) arrested two nurses on Neglect of a Vulnerable Adult charges last Summer after they allegedly failed to provide necessary care to maintain the health…
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South Carolina nursing home aide arrested for abusive restriction of movement on resident.

South Carolina – February 14, 2023 An investigation revealed that a South Carolina nursing home employee was abusive to an adult in their care on at least four separate dates between January 9 and February 1 of this year.  According to…
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How Do I Know if My Nursing Home is Understaffed?

Understaffing is one of the biggest issues facing seniors in nursing homes today. Federal and state authorities place very strict restrictions on how many staff members should be present for each senior. Unfortunately, many nursing homes completely…
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Is racial or other types of bias increasing abuse or negligence in South Carolina?

South Carolina - February 19, 2023 Scholarly articles have revealed that despite the increased use of nursing homes by minority residents, nursing home care remains highly segregated. Compared to whites, racial/ethnic minorities tend to be…
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Nursing assistants identified common negligence in U.S. nursing homes.

South Carolina – February 13, 2023 In early 2000s certified nurse aides who participated in focus groups identified clear and specific ideas about what constituted neglect in nursing homes. They mentioned examples such as: no oral/dental…
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How Nursing Homes in Illinois Defend Themselves in Abuse Lawsuits

Nursing homes are constantly being sued in Illinois for abusing and neglecting senior citizens. Although nursing home abuse is clearly an issue, not all of these lawsuits are successful. Many nursing homes are operated by major corporations,…
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Lesser-Known Examples of Nursing Home Abuse in Chicago

Elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes across the nation are out of control. Fortunately, the authorities are starting to notice -- but their attention comes far too late for the countless seniors who have suffered needlessly at the hands…
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South Carolina nursing home abuse that should be reported.

South Carolina – February 4, 2023 Residents in South Carolina nursing homes have rights under The Nursing Home Reform Act under Title IV of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 and under the South Carolina Omnibus Adult Protection…
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Arrests made in death of South Carolina vulnerable adult resident of care facility.

South Carolina - January 16, 2023 A South Carolina Department of Disabilities facility is under fire as two employees have been arrested for activities surrounding the death of a vulnerable adult in a long-term care facility last September. …
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South Carolina nurse aid abuse registry may increase safety of nursing home residents.

South Carolina - January 24, 2023 When a nursing home accepts a resident for admission, the facility assumes the responsibility of ensuring the safety and well-being of the resident. The nursing home administration must take responsibility…
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CMS forcing transparency for antipsychotic medication use in U.S. nursing homes. 

South Carolina - January 18, 2023 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced new actions to reduce the inappropriate use of antipsychotic medications…
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Several Iowa nursing homes allowed residents to be injured

Iowa City, IA - Nursing homes in Iowa and other states routinely make the news for having problems. Unfortunately, the elderly and sick people within these facilities are often mistreated or neglected, and not all problems are always noticed.…
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Do bias based risk factors lead to nursing home abuse in South Carolina?

South Carolina - January 13, 2023 Just as risk factors are identified in overall healthcare in the United States, they may be more widespread in the vulnerable populations living in nursing homes. Talk to a lawyer about elevated risks connected…