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Medical negligence can be a devastating experience for anyone, but it can be especially harmful when it happens to an older person. Medical professionals should always do their best not to cause further harm when someone needs hospitalization. Unfortunately, medical negligence is not uncommon in hospitals in the United States. What happens if an elderly...

If you suspect an assisted living facility is neglecting a loved one, you should file a formal complaint. You might also consider taking legal action. However, it is crucial to understand what’s necessary to build a strong case before you file a lawsuit.  Understandably, you might be searching for something like, What proof do I...

Falls involving nursing home residents can result in catastrophic injuries. Accidents can happen in nursing homes anywhere, but some falls might be the result of nursing home neglect or abuse. Family members must understand what constitutes a fall in a nursing home and watch for potential red flags. Nursing home staff members are required to...

Unfortunately, not all assisted living facilities provide the same level of care. Even facilities with excellent reviews can have problems with neglect and abuse. If you suspect an assisted living facility is mistreating your loved one, you have the right to report potential neglect and abuse. Understandably, you might have questions on how to report...

HB 1029 and S 1304 Pose a Serious Threat to Florida’s Seniors Florida has a long, ugly history of nursing home abuse. For decades, corporate-run nursing homes have prioritized profits over people and intentionally understaffed their facilities to make more money. Almost every Florida facility is chronically and deliberately staffed below the needs of the...

Background Information on Tarpon Bayou Center Tarpon Bayou Center is a 114-bed nursing home located in Pinellas County, Florida. It can be found at 515 Chesapeake Drive in Tarpon Springs. The legal business name of the facility is Tarpon Rehabilitation Center, LLC. and it is owned by Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. As of this post,...

Sunrise of Jacksonville Background Sunrise of Jacksonville is a 100-bed assisted living facility located at 4870 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. The facility is managed by Sunrise Senior Living Management, Inc. There have been prior lawsuits against Sunrise of Jacksonville as well as inspection citations and deficiencies for violations in resident care. Lawsuits Against Sunrise...

Background Information on Brightwood Center Brightwood Center is a 128-bed, for-profit nursing home located at 840 Lee Road in Follansbee, West Virginia. The facility’s legal business name is 840 Lee Road Operations LLC, and it is owned by Genesis WV Holdings LLC. At the time of this post, Medicare has given Brightwood Center an overall...

Background Information on Atlantic Shores Nursing & Rehab Center Atlantic Shores Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit nursing home in Melbourne, Florida. This 120-bed facility can be found at 4251 Stack Boulevard in Brevard County and is known also by its legal business name of Sovereign Healthcare of Atlantic Shores, LLC. Atlantic Shores Nursing...

Background Information on Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center As of the time of this post, Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 3 of out of 5 stars on Medicare’s Care Compare site. This rating looks at how well facilities do on health inspections, staffing reports, and quality measures. Deerfield Beach...