Residents’ Rights

Elder abuse cases have wide-reaching and long-term effects. Abused elders have to deal with emotional, physical, and financial consequences for years. There is a major...

Are Nursing Homes Responsible For Resident-to-Resident Abuse?  Residents can harm or abuse other residents in nursing home settings. This is more common in crowded facilities...

Unfortunately, elder abuse is a common problem for many elderly adults. It can manifest in many forms, including abandonment. It can happen at home or...

Did you know that when you place your relative into a nursing home and the facility receives federal funding from sources, such as Medicare, the...

If your parent or loved one lives in a nursing home, you need to check in with them to make sure that they are being...

Placing a loved one in a nursing home can feel like a great solution. You don’t have to worry about them being home alone where...

Village Square Healthcare Center, a nursing home located in San Marcos, California, received 29 citations for health and safety deficiencies in its most recent inspection,...

Meadowbrook Health Care Center, a nursing home located in Hemet, California, received 20 citations for health and safety deficiencies in its most recent inspection, on...

Choosing to place yourself or a loved one in a nursing home can be extremely difficult.  Finding the right one is even harder.  A wealth...

If you have a loved one in a long-term care nursing home, you know how difficult it can be to visit more than once or...

Southern California elders – particularly those residing in nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities – are unfortunately prone to developing life-threatening bedsores. Bedsores, which are...

By law, the staff members employed by California nursing homes are required to report health changes observed in the elders residing in their facilities. Unfortunately,...