Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Injuries

Nursing home abuse and neglect may be occurring more frequently than most people realize. In 2008 the Adult Protective Services(APS) reported that there were over 3,000 cases of alleged abuse or neglect in King County alone. Of those 3,000 cases, 778 were reported to be the result of neglect.

It is always a difficult situation when a loved one must be placed into the care of a nursing home or other similar care facility. Such decisions are generally the result of the loved ones declining health or inability to care for themselves. Nursing homes are supposed to be a safe haven, a place where seniors can go for treatment, compassion, and help with their daily living requirements. Due to the nature of nursing homes providing care for patients who can not provide care for themselves almost every patient that is placed in a nursing home is in a very vulnerable situation. You look for the very best facility you can find and ultimately must place your trust in that facility to provide the best care possible for your loved ones. Unfortunately, some elder care facilities fail to provide the expected quality care that is needed. Even when families make every effort to monitor the resident’s care, poor or negligent care can still result.