Preventing and Addressing Nursing Home Neglect: A Guide to Legal Options to Pursue Justice

[fvplayer id="18"] As our loved ones age, they may require specialized care that we are unable to provide. Nursing homes are often seen as a solution for seniors who need...
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Dangers of Choking Deaths in Florida Nursing Homes for Patients with Dysphagia

As we age, our bodies undergo many changes, including changes in the way we swallow food. For some individuals, this change can lead to dysphagia, a condition where they experience...
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Elder Abuse Happens Because Florida Allows Just About Anyone to Care for Our Elderly

It is True That Florida Allows Just About Anyone to Care for Our Elderly Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey should be applauded for the April 7, 2023 arrests of Assisted...
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Injuries to the Elderly in Nursing Homes During Wheelchair Transfers

Injuries to the Elderly in Nursing Homes During Wheelchair Transfers Nursing home facilities, assisted living facilities, and long term care facilities are supposed to provide a safe and comfortable environment...
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Should I Settle My Nursing Home Abuse Case or Go to Trial?

When you or your loved one suffers abuse or neglect in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you may wonder whether you should settle your case or take it...
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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 Tampa nursing home abuse lawyer if you suspect abuse of neglect. Florida, which has more than 700 nursing homes, has...
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Understanding Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Issues in Florida

[fvplayer id="10"] Nursing home negligence law in Florida or assisted living facility negligence in the areas of abuse and neglect is a serious issue that affects many older adults in...
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Signs of Neglect in Florida Assisted Living Facilities

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 Neglect in Florida Long Term Care Facilities

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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Palm Garden of Pinellas Fails to Comply with Infection Prevention Requirements

After a COVID-19 visit for Palm Garden of Pinellas, the nursing home facility was cited for failing to comply with infection prevention and control requirements. This facility was also discussed...
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Excel Care Center Fails to Implement Appropriate Infection Practices

Excel Care Center was cited after the facility failed to ensure “appropriate infection practices were implemented” on multiple occasions. Appropriate infection practices were not taken in relation to glucometer disinfection;...
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Golfport Rehabilitation Center Fails to Protect Resident at High Risk for Falls

Golfport Rehabilitation Center was cited after the facility failed to ensure a resident was “provided with interventions and supervision after a fall that resulted in a fracture.” The resident was...
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Carrington Place of St. Pete Fails to Provide Proper Education for Staff

Carrington Place of St. Pete was cited after the facility “failed to ensure nurse's aides demonstrated competencies” and did not “provide the resources and orientation necessary to provide care and...
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Nursing Homes Leaves Resident Unsupervised, Results in Heatstroke and Skin Blisters

Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center was cited by the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration because “the facility allowed a resident who was at risk for dehydration related to diuretic...
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West Bay of Tampa Fails to Care for Resident After a Fall

West Bay of Tampa has been cited by the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration because "the facility failed to ensure interventions were implemented for one… [resident] after a fall with...
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Southern Pines Healthcare Center cited for “Infection Control Issues”

Southern Pines Healthcare Center was cited after an investigator found that the facility “failed to perform hand hygiene during the task of medication administration… and failed to ensure the indwelling...
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Resident Elopes, Crosses Highway, and Returns Before Nursing Home Notices

West Melbourne Health & Rehabilitation Center has been cited for failing “to provide a secure environment and adequate supervision” for a resident. "These failures contributed to the elopement of [the...
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Nursing Home Fails to Complete X-Ray for Resident, Results in Delay of Treatment

Wedgewood Healthcare Center was cited when the facility “failed to ensure a physician’s order for a left hip x-ray due to pain was completed in a timely manner.” This resulted...
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Nursing Home Sits on Lab Results, Resident Sent to Hospital

Abbey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was cited after failing to “identify and notify the physician of elevated laboratory results.” The resident’s physician noted the resident’s white blood cell count was...
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