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Nursing Home Has License Revoked Due To Lack Of Bed Sore Prevention And Care
Patients in one particular nursing home have had repeated reports of bed sores and sepsis. The level of concern for patients in that home led to strict actions. The nursing home is the only one of 475 homes located in its particular state that has had its license revoked for perpetual violations.
Nursing Home Resident Paralyzed After Argument With Other Resident
A nursing home resident is paralyzed after a fight in a rec room. Two residents got into an argument and a physical altercation ensued. One man beat the other resident’s head onto a table as many as five times after punching him in the face.
Nursing Home Aide Faces Charges For Injuring 100 Year Old Patient
A nursing home aide has been charged with injuring a 100-year-old patient after moving her into a wheelchair without assistance. The nursing home aide was supposed to ask for assistance before moving the patient due to her fragility. Upon moving her to the wheelchair, the patient fell out of the wheelchair and allegedly hit her head.
Nursing Home Medication Errors Lead To Hospitalization, Amputation, Death
A nursing home is receiving focus for its negligence with medication errors. Since 2011, there have been 384 recorded errors. The medication neglect has led to low blood sugar, hospitalization, amputation, and death.
Veteran Illegally Kicked Out Of Nursing Home And Denied Critical Care
A veteran was dropped off at an apartment without medication or food after being kicked out by a nursing home for unpaid bills. A new neighbor noticed he was left with nothing and brought a few things to him. She also called the facility but was unable to reach anyone who would speak to her about the veteran.
Families Of Nursing Home Victims Of Neglect Abuse And Death Speak Out
Families are speaking out about a nursing home facility they believe has neglected their loved ones. The families have experienced abuse or neglect to the point of death. Family members lost their mother who was fully dependent on nursing staff to eat and care for herself.