Philadelphia nursing home lawyers are closely monitoring a recent indictment of two Pennsylvania nursing homes accused of health care fraud. On August 5th, 2022, The United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued an indictment against two nursing homes and five of their employees. Comprehensive Healthcare Management Services, LLC which operated a […]
Category: Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Cagey Nursing Home Ownership Denounced by Plaintiffs and Regulators
An investigation into the dubious ownership tactics of one of the nation’s largest nursing home chains, Consulate Health Care, has heated up the pressure to bring greater transparency to nursing home ownership and financial dealings. The STAT news investigation trails increasing attention from government agencies, lawmakers, and consumer advocates concerned about nursing home ownership structures […]
5 Steps to Take if Being Discharged Too Early from a Nursing Home
Older adults who enter a nursing home for skilled nursing and rehabilitation often have a goal to gain back the strength and independence they had prior to their health event. Unfortunately, sometimes a nursing home will try to discharge the resident too early and before they have had enough opportunity to achieve their highest level […]
5 Tips to Resolve a Nursing Home Complaint
Admitting a loved one to a nursing home often occurs in a flurry of activity. Whether the transition follows an unexpected hospitalization or involves a delicate transfer from home, it always involves handing the care of your loved one over to a nursing facility and its staff. Inevitably, there are questions, concerns, […]
Biden Signs Executive Order for LGBTQ+ Protections for Long-Term Care Residents
President Biden has issued an executive order providing protections for LGBTQ+ nursing home residents, according to a PA nursing home law firm. On June 15, 2022, the president directed the U.S Department of Health and Human Services to develop and produce a Bill of Rights for LGBTQI+ Older Adults. This executive order, issued during Pride […]
Staffing “Below Average” In Nearly 40% of PA Nursing Homes
PA Nursing Home Lawyers are speaking out against subpar staffing in many Pennsylvania nursing homes. While federal law requires nursing homes to provide adequate staff to safely care for residents, nursing homes often fail to staff enough nurses to meet resident needs. Registered nurse staffing is particularly important in nursing homes. The Centers for Medicare […]
Backlog on Inspections Leave Low-Ranked Nursing Homes Unmonitored
A Nursing home abuse attorney Montgomery County is speaking up about delayed inspections that leave underperforming Special Focus Facilities unmonitored. Echoing the concerns of Montgomery County nursing home abuse attorneys, the Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, Senator Casey Bob Casey (D-PA) has addressed a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]
State Comptroller Identifies New Jersey’s Worst Nursing Homes
The New Jersey State Comptroller issued a report on February 2, 2022, identifying the state’s 15 lowest-rated nursing homes. Each of these nursing homes had earned a “one-star” ranking by CMS, the lowest possible rating, and has repeatedly failed to improve care delivery. Persistent One-Star Ratings The State Comptroller based their report on public data […]
When Do You Need to Hire a Nursing Home Abuse Attorney?
Nursing home abuse is an incredibly serious matter. The elderly population is a vulnerable one, as they are not always able to take care of themselves. This is why it is always important for the friends and family of those in nursing homes to check in on them often and know what some of the […]
Are Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Liable for Bedsore Injuries?
As a Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyer, I have seen many cases in which a vulnerable nursing home resident developed severe and sometimes fatal bedsores as a result of neglectful treatment. Unfortunately, bedsores are a common problem in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Pennsylvania, and people often call me to ask whether a […]
