Category Archives: Nursing Home Negligence
How Much Is A Kentucky Nursing Home Neglect Case Worth?
When you take your parent, grandparent, or another family member to a Kentucky nursing home, the last thing you expected was for them to be neglected. Unfortunately, nursing home negligence is quite common in Kentucky. Even when you think you have found the best place to care for your loved one, things can happen… Read More »
What Are The Types Of Abuse In Nursing Homes?
Nursing home residents deserve to receive the best care possible. Unfortunately, the reality is that a lot of nursing home residents are victims of abuse. Elderly residents are particularly more vulnerable to nursing home abuse. However, anyone can fall victim to nursing home abuse. Nursing home abuse comes in many forms. Regardless of the… Read More »
Medication Errors In Nursing Homes
In the United States of America, all nursing homes are required to make sure medication rates are not five percent or greater. Nursing homes in the U.S. must keep residents free of significant medication errors. Unfortunately, even though this is what is required, medication errors are a common problem in Kentucky and nationwide. If… Read More »
Warning Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Federal and state laws grant nursing home residents specific rights. For example, according to KRSÂ 216.515, nursing home residents should be kept free from physical and mental abuse. According to the law, residents should also be kept free from restraints except in emergency cases or as thoroughly justified by a physician. If a nursing home… Read More »