South Carolina – July 20, 2021 Dementia is a common problem for elderly and a primary cause for long term care at a skilled nursing facility in South Carolina. It is a federal violation of resident rights to disrespect any South Carolina…

South Carolina – June 14, 2021 There are situations where a nursing home may not be providing the proposed level of care to a resident that was promised upon moving in, and the facilities may fall short of providing services as outlined…

South Carolina - February 16, 2021 Disaster planning should be outlined in every long-term residential care facility as part of their standard operation documents, and should be noted in State inspections, especially for those that participate…

South Carolina – February 5, 2021 Vicarious liability. When abuse or neglect occurs in the nursing home setting, the facility can be held liable if any of the following played a part in causing harm to a resident or patient: negligent…

South Carolina – January 1, 2021 Residential care facilities.   In the United States, assisted care facilities have been created to address the structured care and services to residents that can no longer safely complete the activities…