3 Steps to Take if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse

Finding a nursing home for your loved one can be a difficult time of transition. But you may find solace knowing that they are in a place with 24/7 medical care and personal attention—especially if your loved one suffers from failing health or reduced independence.
Unfortunately, too many nursing homes throughout the country take advantage of families’ trust. They charge exorbitant monthly rates to house their loved ones, but they fail to uphold their end of the bargain by understaffing, cutting corners, and failing to properly maintain their facilities. If you suspect nursing home abuse at your loved one’s facility, you should take these 3 steps:

1. Take note of what’s happening. If your loved one is communicative, ask them about conditions at the nursing home and the treatment they receive from nurses, doctors, and other staff members. Write down anything that seems suspicious or unsatisfactory.
2. Discuss your concerns with a manager or supervisor. After getting as much information as possible from your loved one, bring up your concerns with a manager or supervisor at the facility. If the explanation you receive is unsatisfactory or your issue isn’t addressed, you may need to pursue further action.
3. Call an experienced St. Louis nursing home abuse lawyer. Nursing home abuse and neglect cases are serious and can result in victims suffering poor health that can lead to life-threatening complications. Our experienced legal team wants to help your loved one get the care they deserve, even if it means being transferred to a new facility.

Finding out that a nursing home facility is actively abusing or neglecting your loved one is devastating, but you don’t have to deal with this situation alone. Cofman Townsley has years of experience building strong claims for nursing home abuse and neglect victims and their families, and it’s our goal to help other victims, too. Call today for a free consultation.