State agencies responsible for assessing nursing homes’ compliance with quality standards are unfortunately still missing serious care deficiencies that are sometimes later identified by CMS inspectors, according to a report released by the Government Accountability Office. The report, by Senators…

As reported by the Martinsville Bulletin: A Martinsville caretaker has been charged with neglect after a nine-month investigation.  Theressa Dalton, 54, of Martinsville, was charged May 11 with abuse or neglect of an incapacitated person, a misdemeanor, said Henry County…

A man was arrested Thursday night for physically abusing a disabled adult under his care.  The arrest was performed in response to a warrant issued by the Attorney General’s patient abuse, neglect and exploitation division. While working at a group…

Residents at one nursing home will soon be able to see and talk to family members living across the country and around the world. The nursing and rehabilitation center has begun using Skype – an online program allowing people to…

A 61-year-old woman suffered minor injuries as a result of a shooting incident at a nursing home late last Thursday. The woman, whose name was not released by police, was transported by emergency transport services to the hospital. She was…

State regulators have fined a charity funded nursing home $7,500 for failing to prevent a serious head injury sustained by an 87-year-old resident.  The Department of Public Health issued a severe citation, saying the nursing home failed to follow a…