California Nursing Home Abuse Fined in Santa Monica

The Arbor View Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has been fined $100,000 and a AA citation by the California Department of Public Health for causing the death of a patient. The patient was readmitted to the care facility after having a gastrostomy tube inserted. After a dislodging of the feeding tube, a vocational nurse at the Arbor View Rehabilitation and Wellness Center reinserted it incorrectly causing fluid to store in her abdomen instead of her stomach. The citation issued to the Santa Monica Nursing Home is the most severe allotted. To read more about the August 14, 2009 Press Release by the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform read Santa Monica Nursing Home Fined $100,000 for Death of a Resident Due to Neglect. Our team of qualified California Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys will work hard to get you the compensation that you deserve if you or a loved one has experienced elder abuse like the example described above. California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect is serious and can be fatal in extreme cases. Hiring an experienced California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer is the best way to get the justice that you deserve. We have recovered millions for our clients and will treat your case with dignity and respect while fighting to get you a just settlement.