"Who regulates nursing homes?"– Amy, Little Rock, Arkansas In most states, nursing homes are regulated by a combination of state (Department of Health) and federal authorities (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services [CMS]). Each agency has its own regulations that control… Continue Reading
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Spotlight On Palos Hills Extended Care Nursing Home
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesIf you suspect poor care in a nursing home, one of the most important things to do is to document the mistreatment. Obviously, this can be a difficult—if not impossible– for an individual who may not be familiar with the system. Perhaps the easiest way to document poor care is to file a complaint with… Continue Reading
Just Take It. The Nursing Home Abuse Blog’s 1st Survey.
Posted in Help For Residents & FamiliesI am overwhelmed by the generosity of blog readers who contribute their time to offer advice, criticism and comments on many issues we routinely discuss relating to nursing homes around the country. Thank you! I have put together a survey to try to quantify some of these topics. Please take a few minutes to answer… Continue Reading
Maryland Nursing Home Fined For Neglecting Patients
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesRarely do nursing homes have isolated problems. Rather, problems with patient care usually stem from a culture of poor staff training and under-staffing. Case in point– The Summerville at Potomac nursing facility in Maryland. Following a routine inspection, state and county nursing home surveyors discovered numerous violations governing patient care in nursing homes. Among the… Continue Reading