The Kindred Healthcare Center of Orange was sued for negligence when the bed alarms placed for a patient's security after a fall were frequently not turned on. The bed alarms were installed to notify the staff when the patient got out bed without assistance so that he would be at less of a risk to have a subsequent fall. Floor mats which were also placed around the bed for the patient's protection were removed after only one week. On July 14, 2009, a nursing assistant found the patient after a fall and was unable to determine how long the patient had been there. Ultimately Kindred was fined $85,000.00 and issued a citation. If you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse in California call our team of qualified nursing home abuse attorneys. Nursing home abuse takes a number of different forms. Elder abuse may be in the form of neglect or intentional emotional and physical abuse. If you suspect California nursing home abuse the first call you should make is to a lawyer who can assist you with your case.

Posted by Michael Young at 8:05 AM | Permalink

A Sacramento jury awarded the daughter of Frances Tanner the largest amount of punitive damages in the county's history. Tanner's death was contributed to a pressure sore that occurred after a hip fracture that was undiagnosed. Colonial Healthcare of Auburn has been cited three previous times for their contributions in deaths of elderly patients. While the parent company of Colonial plans to dispute the verdict, the award stands as the largest one in Sacramento's history. Nursing home abuse in California is unforgiveable. Prying on the elderly or neglecting them when loved ones have entrusted them to a facility's care is simply detestable. There is little money that could satisfy a grieving child who has lost a parent untimely do to someone else's neglect or abuse. If you or someone you know has been the victim of California elder abuse you need to hire an attorney. You could be entitled to compensation for your loss. Call our team of California nursing home abuse lawyers today for a free consultation.

Posted by Michael Young at 2:12 PM | Permalink

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.

Posted by Michael Young at 8:51 AM | Permalink

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.

Posted by Michael Young at 9:39 AM | Permalink

An 89 year-old patient at the "Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Facility" in Castro Valley was killed after wandering out of the home and getting struck by a vehicle. The patient suffered from Alzheimer's and was likely placed in the home because of their specialized care. If it is shown that the care facility failed to provide the proper supervision over the patient then it will likely be charged with neglect or California nursing home abuse. All care facilities have a duty to provide their patients with a standard of care common to all other nursing homes. Failure to do this can result in a negligence lawsuit. Even worse, if the acts can be shown to be willful or intentional, the charges could be even more severe. If you suspect that you or someone you love has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect then the first thing that you should do is contact a qualified California nursing home abuse attorney.

Posted by Michael Young at 7:57 AM | Permalink