One particular state has a lower than national average of citations noted during nursing home inspections. The state advocates for better care provide a list of the nursing homes that have 10 or more citations to the public. This allows potential residents and their families to be aware of nursing homes with cause for concern.
The national average amount of citations found on a nursing home site visit is typically 6.5. One site received up to 59 citations in a single visit. For more, read the story.
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Robert W. Carter, Jr. is a Virginia attorney whose law practice is dedicated to protecting the rights of the victims of nursing home and assisted living neglect and abuse in Richmond, Roanoke, Norfolk, Lynchburg, Danville, Charlottesville, and across Virginia.
