Posted on February 15, 2010 by Jonathan Rosenfeld

Nursing Home Injury Laws

In times of need, locating necessary information regarding the legal rights and resources for nursing home patients can be difficult and imposing.  In this respect, we are proud to introduce a new resource for patients, families and practitioners looking for a concise compilation of information regarding nursing home laws.  Nursing Home Injury Laws, provides every states':

  • Nursing Home Laws
  • Medical Malpractice Laws
  • State Resources
  • Applicable State Code

Additionally, we will be posting regular updates regarding important developments relevant to nursing home care within each state.  Here is a link to Nursing Home Injury Laws.

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Posted on June 21, 2009 by Jonathan Rosenfeld

Nursing Home Worker Charged With Raping A Wheelchair-Bound Patient At Rhode Island Facility

Another nursing home employee faces criminal sexual assault charges following the alleged rape of a 56-year-old paraplegic patient at Charlesgate Nursing Center in Rhode Island.  According to nursing home administrators, this employee passed a criminal background check prior to his employment.  The patient asserts that this was at least the second occasion she was raped by this employee.  If this is the case, this facility may open itself to civil liability for inadequately supervising this employee.

Charlesgate owns seven nursing homes, assisted living centers, and independent living centers in Rhode Island.

  • Charlesgate Nursing Center
  • Charlesgate Assisted Living
  • Charlesgate Independent Living
  • Charlesgate North
  • Charlesgate South
  • Charlesgate East
  • Charlesgate Park West
  • Parkis Place

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