Understanding the Statute of Limitations in Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Nursing home abuse is a serious issue that affects a significant number of the elderly population in Florida and across the county. When a victim of nursing home abuse wishes...
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Horrifying truths told by a nursing home facility staff member.

Deciding to trust in the care of a nursing home is an emotional and difficult decision. A decision must be made, one that will be extremely difficult for all family...
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Rapid Increase in severe violations in Florida’s nursing homes

Serious Spike Violations in Florida’s Nursing Homes, Hire our skilled attorney if you suspect abuse of neglect.  Florida, which has more than 700 nursing homes, has seen a dramatic increase...
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Understanding Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Issues in Florida

Nursing home negligence or assisted living facility negligence in the areas of abuse and neglect is a serious issue that affects many older adults in Florida. These forms of elder...
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Common Signs of Assisted Living Abuse & Neglect That Every Family Should Know

As people age, they may need assistance with activities of daily living. Many times, this assistance is received in an assisted living facility or rehab center. While most facilities provide...
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What is a Pressure Sore?

Did you know that more than 2.5 million people develop pressure sores (Bedsores) annually. The Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ) estimates that more than 2.5 million people develop...
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Signs of a Substandard Care Facility: Red Flags To Watch Out For

When somebody decides to live in a nursing home or long-term care community, their loved ones’ worst fear is that they’ll be mistreated, receive inadequate care, or be a victim...
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Nursing Home Cited After COVID-19 Observation

A COVID-19 survey was conducted at Apollo Health and Rehabilitation. Following the observation, the facility was cited for failing to maintain a “prevention and control program related to not properly...
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Facility Fails to Provide Pressure Care and Prevention for Two Residents

South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center was cited after failing “to provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.” After observation, interviews with staff, review of resident...
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Nursing Home Fails to Provide Nursing Services in Timely Manner

Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Tampa was cited after failing to “provide nursing and related services to enable residents to attain and maintain their highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial...
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