What is the reason for a nursing home?
How many nursing homes are in America?
How many people in the U.S. live in nursing homes?
How many people live in each nursing home?
I am looking for a nursing home for a loved one. Who should I talk to for more information?
What should I be looking for when choosing a nursing home for my loved one?
What is nursing home neglect?
How many incidences of nursing home abuse are reported each year?
What are physical and chemical restraints?
What types of abuse may occur in the case of nursing home abuse?
What should I do if I am suspicious of nursing home abuse in New York?
Who is allowed to file a New York nursing home abuse complaint?
If I file a complaint against a New York nursing home do I have any rights?
Q: What is the reason for a nursing home?
A nursing home is a residence which houses elderly and disabled persons and provides care by experienced employees. A nursing home is an option for people who cannot properly or safely care for themselves alone.
Q: How many nursing homes are in America?
There are approximately 16,000 nursing homes in America.
Q: How many people in the U.S. live in nursing homes?
Over 1.6 million Americans reside in nursing homes across the country.
Q: How many people live in each nursing home?
Some small nursing homes have as few as 30 residents, while others may have hundreds of occupants.
Q: I am looking for a nursing home for a loved one. Who should I talk to for more information?
You should consult with your relative's primary care physician and request a few nursing home recommendations. Your loved one's doctor is familiar with their medical history and their needs and will be able to inform you of appropriate nursing home facilities. Other relatives and friends may be good means of nursing home information.
Q: What should I be looking for when choosing a nursing home for my loved one?
Visit many homes while searching for the perfect facility. You may find it helpful to take notes so that you may personally evaluate and compare the nursing homes. Observe the residents and see if they appear to be in good health, active, content, and social. What is the state of their physical appearance? Are their clothes unsoiled and in good condition? Do the residents have good personal hygiene? Does the nursing home have any odor? What are the costs involved in choosing the nursing home? How many employees work at the facility? Does the facility carry out all of the health care needs that your relative may require? Does the nursing home provide activities and nourishment that your loved one enjoys? Read The Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for additional information.
Q: What is nursing home neglect?
Nursing home neglect is when residents are treated improperly by the caregivers of the facility. This improper care includes the failure to protect residents from harm caused by other residents, including sexual, emotional, physical, and psychological harm. Some other examples are broken bones, poor hygiene, and lack of proper medical treatment to pre-existing conditions.
Q: How many incidences of nursing home abuse are reported each year?
In the U.S. over 5,000 nursing homes were cited for abuse violations in a recent 2 year period. That accounts for over 30% of the United State's nursing homes. Every year many incidences of nursing home abuse are not reported for numerous reasons. This makes the calculating of nursing home abuse incidences very complicated.
Q: What are physical and chemical restraints?
Physical restraints are a type of equipment that is used to keep a person in a wheelchair or bed and hinder their ability to move freely. Chemical restraints are a variety of medications that are used to sedate residents of nursing homes. Chemical restraints are not medically required for the residents. Physical and chemical restraints should NEVER be used to control residents or for the convenience of the care taker, and should only be used when medically necessary.
Q: What types of abuse may occur in the case of nursing home abuse?
There are many different types of nursing home abuse, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental and/or emotional abuse, or financial abuse.
Q: What should I do if I am suspicious of nursing home abuse in New York?
If you suspect nursing home abuse in New York you should get assistance as soon as possible. If a person is in danger call the police immediately. If the situation is not an emergency, contact an employee of the facility and communicate the problem to them. If you think that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse you should promptly remove them from the facility and seek medical attention if necessary.
Q: Who is allowed to file a nursing home abuse complaint in New York?
The family member of a resident, a resident of the nursing home, and members of the community may file a complaint against a nursing home.
Q: If I file a complaint against a New York nursing home do I have any rights?
Following a complaint against a nursing home you have the right of anonymity, the right to attend the investigation of the nursing home, and the right to obtain a copy of the report of the investigation of the nursing home. Contact our NY nursing home abuse lawyers at (212) 986-7353 for more information regarding your case.