Visit the Nursing Home
The best way to get an idea of the care your loved one will receive in a nursing home is to visit the facility at various times. USAttorneys team of nursing home abuse lawyers suggest you visit around lunch, which is usually the busiest time of the day, and late at night when staffing levels are at their lowest. If possible, you should make multiple visits over an extended period before making your final decision.
What is Nursing Home Neglect?
Neglect is a common form of nursing home abuse that diminishes the quality of life and mental well-being of an older adult. Neglect can be willful or unintentional and can result in unnecessary injuries or death.
Nursing home neglect can include:
Medication errors
Not meeting a resident’s nutritional and hydration needs
Refusing to tend to a resident’s toileting needs
Failing to move immobile residents regularly to prevent bed sores
Not using mechanical lifts or chair lifts properly
Failing to ensure hallways and walkways are free of obstructions.
What is Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing home abuse is the intentional harm of a vulnerable adult by a staff member, family member, another resident or stranger. Resident can face physical, sexual or verbal abuse.
Abusing an older adult is illegal in Massachusetts and can entail severe consequences for a perpetrator including incarceration and a criminal record. Abusers should be reported to the proper authorities as soon as the abuse is discovered.
Speak with An Attorney
If your loved one is subjected to abuse or neglect in a Massachusetts nursing home, we recommend you contact an attorney immediately. We have an accomplished and understanding team of nursing home abuse lawyers in Massachusetts to work on your claim and ensure your loved one gets justice for their pain and suffering.
