When discovering signs of abuse or neglect toward a resident in a nursing home, it is crucial to know the steps to take to protect them and ensure they receive justice. Abuse in nursing homes can take various forms, including physical, emotional, and financial harm, as well as neglect of basic needs. The process of […]

We move our loved ones into nursing homes to keep them safe, healthy, and well-cared for. In making that emotional and difficult decision, we also trust that the facility we choose will have adequate staffing to meet our beloved family member’s needs. Unfortunately, sometimes that trust is misplaced. Some nursing homes fail to maintain sufficient […]

Choosing a nursing home is an important step for many seniors and their families. Moving into a nursing home is often a highly emotional decision, made only when seniors feel that they can no longer maintain their quality of life or the medical care they need if they remain in their own homes. When they […]

When families make the difficult decision to place an aging relative in a care facility,  it is because they are hoping to provide a safer, more comfortable environment than would be possible at home. Nursing homes in Pennsylvania are closely regulated and held up to high standards of care; however, serious abuse still happens and […]

The families of elderly and disabled people in Pennsylvania commonly entrust the health, safety, and lives of their loved ones to the staff at skilled nursing facilities, which are more commonly referred to as nursing homes. They expect that these homes will provide round-the-clock care, along with engaging activities, assistance with personal care tasks and […]