A judge has declined to dismiss a nursing home lawsuit citing inadequate care in multiple nursing homes under a nursing home chain ownership. The case has been launched by the state's attorney general alleging that low staffing ratios are the main culprit for lack of care. The nursing home chain attempted to have the case dismissed.The judge did not budge on the lawsuit and is allowing the prosecutors to move forward in trying the case.

The family member of a loved one has filed a lawsuit against a nursing home for wrongful death due to negligence of care. The patient was allowed to wander from the nursing home where she resided and her absence was not discovered until the following morning. The nursing home failed to notice she was missing all through the night. The patient froze to death before she was found by a search party the following day 2/10 of a mile away outside a private residence.

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a nursing home and hospital for allowing a patient to develop severe pressure ulcers, leading to sepsis and ultimately his death. The patient first developed the pressure ulcers in the hospital within one week. The patient was then transferred to a nursing home with a shortage of staff that did not have the ability to properly provide care to treat the pressure sores. The lawsuit states that the neglect led to “disfigurement, pressure sores, i…

A nursing home caregiver pleaded guilty to abuse and neglect and being sentenced to 12 months, but was ultimately given 24 months probation. The certified nursing assistant arrived at work intoxicated. A patient’s arm was injured under the circumstances.  The nursing home worker was indicted for one count of reckless adult abuse and neglect. The caregiver will appear before a grand jury in the coming months.

A district pageant was held for nursing home patients from various nursing home facilities. The patients were each nominated from their respective nursing homes. Patients nominated competed through interviews and shared stories of their life experiences.

A former director of rehabilitation services continues to bring music to nursing homes at the age of 80. For years, he has been bringing joy to the patients. Some patients make specific requests that he will learn and bring back when he comes the next month.