A pattern of disturbing events involving patient care has proved to be enough for officials at the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) to revoke the license of Hillcrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet, IL. The Chicago Tribune reported that on April 11th authorities from IDPH sent notice to the corporate offices of Hillcrest that… Continue Reading
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Enough Is Enough. Recently Filed Illinois Nursing Home Lawsuit Highlights The Problems That Accompany ‘Difficult’ Residents
Posted in Illinois Nursing Homes, LitigationMost nursing home lawsuits are about getting justice for an individual or family after a serious injury or death. Like it or not, the economics involved in nursing home litigation make the prosecution of well substantiated cases of nursing home negligence simply impracticable to prosecute in the absence of an accompanying amount of substantial damages…. Continue Reading
Change Embraced In Joliet Nursing Home
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesIf you haven’t been to Joliet’s Sunny Hill Nursing Home lately, you may not recognize the facility. Physical and cultural changes are being made to the nursing home owned by Will County with the hope of providing a more comfortable, home-like environment for the residents. The Chicago Tribune reports that the 40-year-old facility is joining… Continue Reading