According to a university study, the 10 largest nursing home chains deliver significantly poorer care than non-profit and government owned nursing homes.  The poor care is due to nursing homes placing profits over quality by providing fewer nurses to care for their patients.

A recent study found nearly 1/3 of nursing home residents received the wrong medication in one year. We represent victims of medications who sustain serious injuries.

A new study on malnutrition in the elderly found that between 35% and 85% of nursing home residents suffer from malnutrition.

Leaving a nursing home patient in soiled clothes, diapers, and bedsheets is not only neglectful, it is also a warning sign that the patient may be at risk for other forms of neglect including infections, pressure ulcers, and malnutrition.

Here is an uplifting story about a 40 year old who unexpected finds herself in a nursing home. The story shows that there are no excuses for nursing homes that faile to provide excellent care.

Families must be on the alert for signs of nursing home abuse and neglect. Two key signs of abuse and neglect are pressure ulcers and unexplained weight-loss.

A 55 year old nursing home resident has been arrested for sexually assaulting another resident in a Hampton, Virginia nursing home.