Jacksonville Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers
Jacksonville is supposed to be a retiree's paradise. Florida's generous sunshine, easy weather, and comfortable lifestyle should empower seniors to live out their golden years in happiness. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and negligence robs many seniors of what could potentially be the best and most graceful years of their lives. According to a report by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, over 91% of U.S. nursing homes lack good staffing. Amazingly, around 40% of U.S. nursing homes need 50% more staff in order to comply with the federal government's minimal care standards. Add to this the fact that nursing homes often pay very low wages (often less than what fast food workers earn), and you can see why so many people and agencies are so concerned about elder care abuse.
What are common kinds of abuse and neglect that occur at Jacksonville nursing homes?
- Physical abuse -- staff members hitting, kicking, or inhumanely restraining seniors
- Emotional abuse -- staff members yelling at, demeaning, humiliating or threatening/blackmailing residents
- Sexual abuse
- Financial abuse -- staff members get seniors to offer up money, hand over credit cards, or even co-sign on loans
- Negligence -- over staffed, underpaid, or just plain unqualified staff members ignore residents who need medical, emotional, or logistical help. For instance, a senior recovering from an operation may be required to rest in bed. If a staff member or someone else does not regularly turn the senior to avoid pressure points or bed sores, infections can result, putting health at risk and even threatening the well-being of other people at the nursing home.
How can you research whether your Jacksonville nursing home has a good reputation?
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has a program online that allows you to explore regularly updated ratings (based on analysis of nine different measures). Go to www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/, or find information specifically about Jacksonville nursing homes.
If abuse is occurring, or if you suspect that it might be occurring, what can you do?
Get in touch with the attorneys here at Farah & Farah. Our Jacksonville nursing home lawyers have extensive experience in his arena, and we can provide a free, confidential, and comprehensive consultation about your matter. Call us toll free today at (800) 533-3555. Eddie Farah was voted the best lawyer in Jacksonville by a well-reputed publication, Folio Weekly, and Farah & Farah has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Pursuing a nursing home negligence or abuse case can be a complicated affair, and the sooner you get effective legal representation, the faster you can potentially collect damages (such as payments for medical bills and therapy) and get your loved one out of harm's way.
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