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At around 7 am this morning a man was taken into custody in a stabbing at a Long Beach assisted living facility. While little is known with respect to the stabbing the man was taken into custody for questioning. The stabbing occurred at the Crofton Manor Inn in Long Beach. The assisted living facility is located at East 5th Street and Cherry Avenue.
California nursing home abuse can occur in all forms. It is unknown what the circumstances are in the above case. However, if you or a family member is the victim of California nursing home abuse or neglect you deserve to be compensated for the wrong committed against you. For instance, if a nursing home is found to be understaffed or there was a lack of supervision you could be entitled to compensation. Call our California Nursing Home Abuse lawyers today for a free consultation.
Earlier this year, US News and World Report issued a ranking of the top nursing homes. The following is a list of the top 25 nursing homes in Southern California according to the report.
1. Rady Children's Hospital Bernardo Center, San Diego
2. Community Care Center, Duarte
3. Green Acres Lodge, Rosemead
4. Harbor View Center, Long Beach
5. Hillcrest Manor Sanitarium, National City
6. Parkside Special Care Center, El Cajon
7. Providence St. Elizabeth Care, North Hollywood
8. Whittier Hospital Medical Center, Whittier
9. Windsor Manor, Glendale
10. All Saints Healthcare Sub-acute, North Hollywood
11. Artesia Christian Home, Inc., Artesia
12. Bear Valley Community Hospital, Big Bear Lake
13. Brotman Medical Center, Culver City
14. California Convalescent Center, Los Angeles
15. Cherrylee Lodge, El Monte
16. Clear View Sanitarium, Gardena
17. Community Convalescent Center of San Bernardino, San Bernardino
18. Country Villa Broadway Healthcare Center, San Gabriel
19. Country Villa Glendale Healthcare Center, Glendale
20. Dunlap Sanitarium, Los Angeles
21. Glenbrook at La Costa Glen, Carlsbad
22. Kearny Mesa Convalescent, San Diego
23. Lanterman Developmental Center, Pomona
24. Marguerite Gardens, Alhambra
25. Monterey Care, Rosemeadv
To Read more about the article visit US News and World Report.
Even the top nursing homes can be subject to care below the national standard. While it is important to read all articles and information associated with the nursing homes in your area, the best way to prevent or discover California nursing home abuse is vigilant visits and monitoring of your loved ones. If you or someone you know has been the victim of California elder abuse contact our attorneys today for a free case evaluation.
Barbara Fasold fell at the Ridgecrest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and was left for 12 hours after fracturing both legs and her shoulder. It took a shift change at 5:00 pm before any staff discovered the 76 year old patient on the ground. She had fallen out of bed at nearly 5:00 am. Fasold was badly injured by the fall and died less than a week later at a nearby hospital.
Unfortunately, as we age falls that produce injury are a reality. However being left on the floor in agonizing pain should not be. It is devastating to think that a 76 year old patient of a California Nursing Home would be left for the entire day with two broken legs and a broken shoulder until a shift change in the evening discovered her. Our California Nursing Home abuse attorneys can help. We are here to fight for victim's rights and get you the compensation you deserve if you or a loved one is injured at a nursing home.
A jury found in favor of a Ventura nursing home abuse victim in the amount of $7.75 million when the 71-year-old patient was seen with unexplained bruises. Maria Arellano, a non-verbal, stroke victim had her hair pulled, fingers bent and other atrocious acts committed against her which were all caught on tape when the family placed a hidden camera in her room.
Unfortunately, this kind of elder abuse is all too frequent. Even if a nursing home receives a high rating, as here the Fillmore Convalescent Center previously received a five-star rating, it does not mean that they are immune from bad employees or mishandling patients. Remember to remain vigilant and if you suspect that you or your loved one has been the victim of California Nursing Home Abuse then you must call a qualified California elder abuse attorney immediately.
A nursing home resident was strangled to death by her roommate and her son claims that the nursing home staff missed red flags. The district attorney on this case recently revealed that the victim had previously complained about her roommate making her life "a living hell." Also the night before the death, the roommate had punched a nursing assistant. The victim was found strangled and suffocated at Brandon Woods Nursing Home. This tragic case of elder abuse and neglect is still being investigated.
Nursing home abuse throughout the United States is all too common these days as many red flags are being overlooked as nursing homes are understaffed or not properly trained. Losing a loved one to California nursing home abuse is emotionally difficult for anyone. While nothing can make up for losing a loved one, you can receive compensation for the nursing home abuse or neglect to pay for any financial burdens the death may have brought. You will want to contact a California nursing home abuse law firm for further help in pursuing a case against a nursing home and holding the guilty party responsible for their abuse or neglect.
Three California nursing home staff members plead not guilty last week in a Kern Valley Hospital case of forcibly drugging elderly residents. The criminal complaint states that the residents were given psychotropic drugs to calm patients down, which then caused medical complications. Three of the nursing home's patients may have died as a result of the forced medicine. All three defendants are being booked into Kern County Jail and charged with elder abuse and two of them with assault with a deadly weapon.
California Nursing home abuse is a terrible crime that happens all too often. Many nursing home abuse situations can end in death, but also can result in injuries such as broken bones, physical trauma, wounds, bedsores and other internal injuries. It's important to be aware of various nursing home abuse signs and if you notice any then you should be in contact with a nursing home abuse law firm for help and support.
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.
New Hope Care Center in Tracy, California was fined $100,000 for California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect after a 78 year-old woman died due to a "worsening condition after being admitted with a hip fracture, heart problems, osteoporosis, hypertension and osteoarthritis." New Hope Care Center "failed to properly monitor her medication and failed to check her into an emergency room fast enough when her brain started bleeding." The nursing home's negligence proved to be fatal causing the maximum penalty to be imposed. State regulation requires a high level of care and due diligence in carrying out doctor's orders which was not adhered to in this case. To find out more about the tragedy read New Hope Nursing Home hit with stiff fine after a Death in the Tracy Press.
Unfortunately California Nursing Home Abuse claims are on the rise throughout the state. Too many times elder care facilities are overcrowded and understaffed due to increasing demand. The most important thing you can do if you suspect California Nursing Home Abuse is to contact a qualified California Elder Abuse Lawyer. We have recovered millions for our clients and will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Fill out our free online California Nursing Home Abuse Case Evaluation now and receive a call back from an experienced California Elder Abuse Attorney.
Ideally, a long-term care plan should be started well in advance of the actual need for such a plan. However, because of the unpleasant nature of the task, many people put it off until it's too late for planning and the time for action is immediate. Even if that's the case, a rushed plan may be better than no plan at all. Finding out what your elder wants and exactly what he or she does not want can be a big step to improving the quality of life for your elder. As part of the long-term care plan, think of discussing some or all of the following topics:
Caregivers - does your loved one have a preference as to the credentials or type of caregiver?
Nursing Home Care - are there any particular nursing homes that your loved one does not wish to be considered?
Assisted-Living Communities - if your loved one only needs support and not full-time care, is an assisted-living community an option?
Long-term care insurance - while expensive, long term care insurance can provide more options later in life.
Hospice care - does your loved one want hospice care if necessary? What about living will arrangements?
Financial Concerns - who will handle finances and other money matters once your loved one is in a long-term care facility?
If your long term care plan falls through, and there are signs of nursing home abuse, or neglect, take steps to correct the situation immediately. Contact local authorities and elder abuse services. Also, consider hiring a skilled nursing home abuse lawyer to help represent your best interests in the case.
Because nursing home abuse is a problem that affects many people who are not able to stand up for their own rights and defend themselves against abuse and neglect in nursing homes and other care facilities, the community must bear the responsibility for preventing abuse and neglect and holding nursing home administrators accountable when abuse does occur. The people in the community who can help with these efforts can be considered advocates for the elderly since they will be helping to ensure their comfort and safety as they live in their nursing home facilities. Understanding who these advocates are and how to access their services can help you to combat nursing home abuse and protect your loved one if they are in a nursing home facility. However, you may be your loved one’s best possible advocate when it comes to dealing with nursing home abuse and neglect. Only you can understand the changes in your loved one’s behavior or very subtle changes in their bodies that take place when abuse occurs. Where a community advocate might have attributed to the change to something else, you know your loved one well enough to notice that something is wrong. Because you can stand up for their rights, your loved one stands to benefit a great deal if you stay involved in their care and make sure to keep tabs on what is going on in the nursing home facility. If you or a loved on has questions regarding a nursing home abuse matter, please contact Nursing Home Neglect Attorney Michael Young for a FREE Consultation. Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Michael Young is a featured speaker at many nursing home abuse seminars throughout California. The Nursing Home Abuse Law Offices of Young and Wallin handles cases throughout California including Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbra, Fresno, Sacramento, Orange County, Bakersfield and Ventura.
Your loved one may not get a chance to report physical abuse before you discover it because physical abuse leaves a trail that is more apparent then psychological abuse. You may notice bruises, cuts, scratches, scrapes, and bite marks on your loved one’s body. If the abuse is severe enough, your loved one may have also experienced a suspicious injury such as a concussion or a severe fracture. When you notice these signs of abuse, it is up to you to investigate them by asking nursing home employees how the signs appeared. Sometimes, the signs of abuse may really be accidental injuries. If a resident falls in the bathroom, bruising may appear. Fractures can also appear if someone falls and they hit the floor or furniture around them. However, abused residents may get repeated injuries that wouldn’t make sense if they only fell once. Bruising may fade, but it can still leave marks on the skin so your loved one may have a combination of old yellow bruising and new purple or black and blue bruises. When your loved one needs to report abuse before it is noticed, he or she may tell of being handled roughly or having an employee hit, slap, kick, or punch them. If your loved one reports this kind of abuse, it is important that you contact a California nursing home abuse attorney as soon as possible so you can preserve their rights and help them stop the abuse that is happening to them. The Nursing Home Neglect Law Offices of Young and Wallin provides free consultations to all those in need. If you suspect a loved one may be the victim of nursing home neglect or abuse contact Mr. Young immediately to explore your options and preserve your rights. Elder Abuse Attorney Michael Young handles cases throughout California including Fresno, Bakersfield, San Diego, as well as nursing home abuse cases in Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Bernardino. Mr. Young is also will and able to handle nursing home neglect cases in Northern California including San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento.
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