The New Jersey Department of Health has moved to officially monitor the Woodland Behavioral and Nursing Center, located in Andover. This facility, which was previously called the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center, has already faced national scrutiny for its treatment of residents. The notorious nursing home was the subject of national media attention when, in...
St. Patrick’s Home Does Poorly on State Survey
Legal Issues at St. Patricks Nursing Home in the Bronx Given an impressive overall five-star rating, St. Patricks Home offers 264 beds at a large nursing home located at 66 Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY 10463. The nursing home has received four-star or three-star ratings for all categories and appears on the surface to...
$225,000 Plaintiff’s Verdict Against Vorhees Care and Rehab for Diabetic Mismanagement
The Pines at Voorhes (Lakewood of Voorhees Operator LLC) Found Liable for Mismanagement of Resident’s Diabetes Dorothy Moody was an elderly patient suffering from diabetes. Due to her underlying compromised health, she needed 24 hour care. She was admitted into The Vorhees Care and Rehabilitation Center, which is also called the Pines at Voorhees. Both...
$13 Million Jury Verdict in Nursing Home Bed Sore Trial
Estate of Dwyer vs. Harbor View Health Care Center – Massive Nursing Home Negligence Jury Verdict Mary Dwyer, 87, fell in her home in October 2009 and dislocated a shoulder. She was taken to the hospital to receive treatment and eventually sent home. However, 3 days later she was admitted to Alaris Health at Harborview...