Nursing home residents sometimes have mobility challenges that require them to rely on the assistance of the facility employees. For some, the needs can be so significant that someone has to be available to help them reposition frequently or transfer from one location...
Nursing home residents move into facilities because they need assistance with daily life activities. Each resident has their own specific needs that must be met by staff members. Those are clearly documented in the resident’s chart. One specific risk that must be...
A recent report published by U.S. News & World Report ranks Missouri near the bottom of all states in its rankings of nursing home quality throughout the country. It is ranked 47th. Neighbors in Illinois fared little better, coming in 46th in the 2025 Best Nursing...
Residents in long-term care facilities often have unique challenges that require them to need more assistance than some others. Their needs may increase as they age or their conditions worsen. Because many of their needs are critical, these residents count on the...
The thought that a loved one might be suffering abuse in a place designed for their care is horrifying. Sadly, sexual abuse in nursing homes is a stark reality that demands attention. Just because abuse occurs in a "home" setting does not diminish its severity. Early...
When a nursing home gives residents unnecessary medications to control their behavior, they break the law. These medications, often sedatives or antipsychotics, can harm residents and violate their basic legal rights. Your loved one has strong legal protections in...
Residents in nursing homes often need help with daily living activities, such as showering or eating. They move into these homes so they have a dedicated staff to help them; however, some employees may not always do what they should. Abuse in nursing homes is a...
People who go into nursing homes count on the staff members to provide the care they need. This can include everything from monitoring their vital signs and managing their medication to helping them with personal hygiene and eating. Despite this reasonable expectation...
Financial abuse in nursing homes is a serious issue that can affect vulnerable residents who may be unable to protect themselves. It involves the illegal or improper use of a resident's funds, property or assets by caregivers, staff or even other residents....
There’s no question that there’s a shortage of nurses across the country, and Missouri is certainly no exception. This affects not just hospital patients but residents of nursing homes and other residential care facilities. A recent report from the Long Term Care...
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