Nursing homes in Texas and other states around the nation are responsible for keeping the facility safe for residents. This includes ensuring that the facility is clean and sanitary, that the residents have access to proper care, and that conditions inside and outside...
Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home resident dies after being allowed to walk out of facility
The decision to place a loved one in a skilled nursing home is often a difficult one. Families often experience emotional turmoil when making this decision to place their trust in strangers. An outward appearance of a facility is not always an accurate reflection of...
Bed sores shouldn’t occur in nursing homes
When you helped your loved one transition to a nursing facility, you may have worried about the quality of care that he or she would receive. You have a right, of course, to reasonably expect that quality care will be provided on a daily basis. Sadly, this is not...
Owner of nursing home gets probation after residents’ deaths
There is a lot of money to be made for owners of nursing homes. However, great responsibility also goes along with owning a nursing home facility. Owners must be always aware of serious issues and take action to prevent harm to residents. When the owner of a nursing...
Potentially harmful violations lead to nursing home investigation
When a family faces the difficult decision to place their loved one in a nursing home, they may do some research in an attempt to find the best facility. While many nursing homes advertise excellent care, that care is not always provided. Some families even experience...
Nursing home residents not thriving away from home facility
Hurricane Ida caused many people to evacuate from their homes. This included residents of several nursing homes on the Gulf Coast. While the facilities have been inspected for safety, hundreds of residents have yet to return to what most consider home. Families are...
Investigators discover horrible conditions inside nursing home
There are certain expectations a family has when they choose to place a loved one in a nursing home. This is never an easy decision, but it’s often a necessary one. Families expect their loved one to receive the best medical care and to have access to knowledgeable...
Nursing home staff warns public of neglect at facility
There are many families who struggle with making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. They may worry that their loved one will not be cared for properly or that they will even be mistreated. There are many wonderful facilities that provide the best...
Nursing home cited after man jumps from window of facility
Following a tragic incident, which led to the injuries of a resident, a nursing home has been cited and now faces further investigations. A 78-year-old man jumped from a window of the facility. This incident happened late in the evening on the day the patient was...
Elder abuse is a rising nursing home issue
You may have felt relieved when you were able to help your elderly parent transition to a Texas nursing home. You no doubt worried about the change as well. Knowing that you can’t be with your loved one 24/7, you have to have a certain amount of trust for his or her...