When loved ones are placed in a nursing home, it is expected that they receive the utmost attention and care. Yet across the country and even in Arizona, nursing home abuse and neglect continues to be an ongoing problem for families. Because many nursing home residents have limited abilities to communicate, it is important for families to monitor their care during frequent visits in order to spot neglect or abuse. Your presence can help deter staff negligence, abuse and cover-ups.
Nursing home abuse occurs when a person is mistreated, especially when in a compromised physical or mental state. Abuse can include the following:
- Assault
- Sexual assault including battery and rape
- Unreasonable and unauthorized chemical or physical restraint
- Deprivation of food or water
- Pushing, shaking or striking
- Withholding medication
- Overmedicating
Nursing home neglect occurs when the caretakers of nursing home residents fail to provide reasonable care to elders or dependent adults under their care. Neglect can include the following:
- Failure to provide medical care
- Failure to provide mental health needs
- Failure to assist in personal hygiene
- Failure to provide food, water, clothing or shelter
- Failure to protect from health and safety hazards
If you, a family member or friend have been the victim of nursing home negligence, contact an experienced Arizona nursing home negligence lawyer at Goldberg & Osborne by filling out the free case evaluation form or calling toll-free 1-800-theeagle (1-800-843-3245) to speak with a legal assistant. You may be entitled to compensation.
