Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers

The decision for a family member or spouse to move into assisted living is often riddled with fear and concern over your loved one's happiness and treatment. Will your father enjoy the grounds? Will your mother-in-law make friends? Will your grandparent be able to make the room feel like home? Can you protect your family member from emotional, mental, and physical harm?

At the first sign of nursing home abuse or neglect, contact the nursing home abuse lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough. We will help ensure your family members and loved ones are cared for and given proper medical treatment and living assistance.

Low pay and poorly trained staff often lead to the neglect or abuse of residents of nursing homes across the country. A nursing home should be a place of ease and comfort with the benefits of medical attention and an engaging social life. Unfortunately, this level of care and commitment is sometimes lacking.

If you are concerned about the safety and well-being of a loved one in assisted living, contact Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough, whose skilled nursing home neglect lawyers will help to protect your family members and achieve nursing home reform. Call (866) 429-6490 or fill out a FREE Online Consultation Form today.

Ask Questions

Nursing home abuse and neglect may not always present itself in an obvious manner. Residents may be afraid or embarrassed to mention it to family members, wishing instead to focus on having a nice visit or hearing stories about life outside the nursing home. It is very important to ask your loved ones about their care.

Ask about the medication regimen, diet plan, and social activities in the nursing home. Is the staff friendly or gruff? Are there long periods of the day when your family member is left alone? Are meals given at regular times or are they varied every day? How often does your loved one spend time with other residents? Getting an overall feel for the home can alert you to changes in the environment and might indicate nursing home neglect or abuse.

Take these changes seriously and speak with the caregiver. If there is a sudden change in medication or diet, evidence of restraint use, bruising, or poor hygiene, find out what is behind it. If caregivers are evasive or their answers are unsatisfactory, contact the nursing home neglect attorneys at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough.

Rights of Residents

Moving into assisted living is not an agreement to give up privacy, control of funds, or social lives. Residents in nursing homes have the right to continue controlling the daily aspects of their lives, including food and medication schedules. While some residents are no longer able to exert control or make decisions regarding finances or property, others should not be denied the ability to do so.

These are some of the rights nursing home residents should expect:

• The right to be informed about the home
• The right to choose a physician
• The right to know about medical conditions
• The right to participate in a plan of care
• The right to be free from abuse and restraints
• The right to privacy, dignity, and respect
• The right to manage personal finances
• The right to see visitors
• The right to confidentiality
• The right to be made aware of services and charges
• The right to voice grievance without retaliation
• The right to organize and participate in groups
• The right to participate in social, religious, and community activities
• The right to examine reviews
• The right to remain in the nursing home

If any of these rights have been infringed upon, or if you suspect nursing home neglect or abuse, contact Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough today by filling out a FREE Online Consultation Form or calling us toll-free at (866) 429-6490. Let our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers investigate and work toward nursing home reform to ensure the comfort and quality of life of those you care about.