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Brookdale Margate is a large 213 bed for-profit assisted living facility that has faced civil lawsuits and fines for allegedly negligent resident care. Brookdale of Margate is currently closing its doors, or so it appears.
Our Florida assisted living facility negligence lawyers regularly sue Brookdale on behalf of victims and their families. If you suspect you may have a negligence or wrongful death case, contact our compassionate, narrowly focused law firm.
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Prior Lawsuits Filed vs. Brookdale Margate
Gail Helene Rudowsky vs. Summerville 7 LLC (Brookdale Margate) and Brookdale Senior Living
The Complaint alleges that as of December 31, 2014, Brookdale Senior Living, Inc. was the largest operator of senior living communities in the U.S., owning more than 1,143 communities in 46 states, including this Brookdale facility located in Margate, Florida. It was alleged that during a transfer from chair and bed, Ms. Rudowsky was traumatically injured, breaking her femur. The case against Brookdale Margate settled shortly after the filing of the lawsuit.
Madeline Leigh vs. Brookdale Margate
The Complaint alleges that on September 18, 2014, Madeline Leigh was admitted as a resident into Brookdale of Margate, located at 5600 Lakeside Drive in Margate, FL. She remained a resident at Brookdale Margate until January 31, 2018. It is alleged that Brookdale Margate staff negligently failed to care, supervise and protect Ms. Leigh, which resulted in her suffering falls and other injuries. The case is still pending as of this post.
Citations, Fines and Deficiencies Cited Against Brookdale Margate for Substandard Patient Care
Legal Actions
| Date Initiated | Case # | Case Type | Violation | Fine Amount | Date Imposed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2018 | 2018005157 | Fine | Reporting | $500.00 | 07/26/2018 |
| 04/17/2009 | 2009005771 | Fine | Survey | $1,600.00 | 12/10/2009 |
| 06/06/2008 | 2008007923 | Fine | Survey | $1,000.00 | 11/07/2008 |
| 03/06/2007 | 2007003456 | Fine | Survey | $1,500.00 | 07/12/2007 |
| Change of ownership occurred 7/1/2005 | |||||
Brookdale’s Current License Status and the Future of Brookdale Margate
As of the day of this post, Brookdale Margate’s license was listed as INACTIVE. What will become of the assisted living facility’s future located at 5600 Lakeside Drive Margate, Florida? No one knows.
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