Nursing Home Abuse

When you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Missouri nursing home, acting quickly can make all the difference in preserving their safety and rights. The law holds nursing facilities to strict standards of care, but proving a violation requires more...

Families trust long-term care facilities to provide safety, compassion and stability for the people they love. When something feels off, that sense of trust can disappear quickly. It can be heartbreaking to have complaints brushed aside. Loved ones often find...

Nursing home facilities are meant to provide care and comfort to their residents. If your loved one has suffered neglect or mistreatment in such a setting, you can hold the negligent facility liable and recover compensation for the harm done. Understanding the types...

Nursing homes are meant to provide care for individuals who aren’t able to care for themselves. This should include the resident having a dedicated care plan to address their unique needs.  Unfortunately, not all nursing facilities meet the needs of their residents....

Speaking up in a nursing home should be an act that promotes safety, dignity and proper care. Yet for many residents, voicing concerns about mistreatment or neglect can feel dangerous.  Some nursing home staff may retaliate against residents who raise complaints,...

Residents in care facilities often face a range of health risks, but those living with dementia are particularly vulnerable when it comes to bedbug infestations. Some might assume that these reddish-brown insects are harmless because they do not transmit diseases....

The decision to move a loved one into a nursing home is often made with trust and hope. Families believe their elderly relatives will receive the care, respect and dignity they deserve. However, beneath the surface of some facilities, a quiet, insidious form of...

If a loved one resides in a nursing home, you likely expect them to stay in their nursing home for a very long time. However, a nursing home can discharge tenants. With that said, nursing homes often cannot discharge residents for just any reason. If your loved one is...

Do you have an elderly loved one in a nursing home? You likely expect them to receive a standard level of care from nursing home staff depending on their needs. However, your elderly loved one could be susceptible to financial abuse.  Older adults who are 60 years of...