You can find out if any facilities you are considering have any deficiencies, and get results of health inspections, see the rate of medication errors, and patient deaths by contacting the above agencies. You can also get a staff-to-patient ratio which dramatically influences the care a resident receives.
Things to look for in an ideal nursing home:
Close proximity to a relative of primary caregiver
High ratings
High ratios of registered nurses
Checking a nursing home’s ratings is not the only way to check on a nursing home, you should also visit a facility at several keys times to gauge the staffing levels. Busy times such as morning and lunchtime or late at night are good times to visit.
What to do if your loved one is abused or neglected in Maine
If you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home contact the one or more of the following agencies:
To report nursing home abuse and neglect in Maine contact one of the following state agencies:
Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
Nationwide 24-hour, toll-free 1-800-624-8404
Department of Health and Human Services, contact information:
Toll-free Statewide 1-800-383-2441
Local (207) 287-9308 / TTY 1-800-606-0215
Victims of nursing home abuse and neglect are entitled to compensation for their medical costs associated with their abuse or neglect. We recommend you set up a consultation with one of our nursing home abuse lawyers in Maine to see if your loved one is entitled to a nursing home abuse settlement.
