Nursing Home Neglect

The nursing home system is, unfortunately, rife with abuse, neglect, and unethical actors looking to profit off of an incredibly vulnerable population. A recent report identified a shocking example of what can go wrong when bad actors are in charge. The findings indicate how important it is for families to take a proactive approach toward…

Nursing Homes Push Back Against New Jersey Staffing Laws: What’s at Stake for Residents? In 2020, New Jersey enacted a staffing law to improve the quality of care in nursing homes. The law created specific requirements for staffing levels – understaffed facilities are more likely to lead to neglect and other mistreatment of residents. Those…

Recently, a nursing home worker made headlines for abusing and spraying a patient with bleach in Cherry Hill. Although many were shocked and horrified by this news that came to light, the reality is that many nursing home residents face abuse daily. This is because elderly nursing home patients are vulnerable, making them the perfect…

A new bill in New Jersey that would provide some protection to nursing home residents was recently introduced and passed in the Senate. The goal of this bill is to protect nursing home residents from financial abuse or exploitation. This is a huge step forward in the right direction, as many nursing home residents are…

Our elderly loved ones mean a lot to us. Therefore, when we suspect that they are being abused or mistreated in any way, it is difficult to come to terms with, especially when the abuse is occurring at a facility that is supposed to take care of and support elderly individuals. When this happens, it…

One of the first questions asked by families touring and visiting nursing homes usually involves staffing. They want to know that their elderly family member or loved one will receive the appropriate care and attention around-the-clock and as needed, which is completely understandable. Nursing homes are required to meet certain staffing requirements in order to…

A recent news article is shedding light on family members forced to watch their loved ones’ health decline while living or spending time in long-term care facilities; examples include rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and more. Unfortunately, this is an ongoing issue that many have experienced for years, making people hesitant or even…

The elderly depend on nursing homes to provide them with shelter and care around the clock when their family members and loved ones are not able to. While it is never a simple or easy step to make the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home, you should know that there are…

Understaffing in nursing homes is a very big problem. In fact, the entire state of New Jersey is experiencing serious issues with understaffed nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, such as assisted living facilities and rehabilitation centers. The pandemic only exacerbated these issues. There are many reasons why these long-term care facilities may be…