Abuse & Neglect at NH Nursing Homes
There is a lot of trust that happens when you place your loved one in a nursing home.
There is a lot of trust that happens when you place your loved one in a nursing home. You take a lot of time to research the different facilities and homes they can be placed in. You meet the staff and conduct interviews. You spend a lot of time choosing the right location for your loved one to ensure they receive excellent care and are treated well. Unfortunately, and in many tragic cases, thousands of those placed into nursing homes are mistreated through neglect and abuse.
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How to recognize abuse and neglect
One in every ten nursing home residents face abuse and neglect. This statistic provided by the NCEA only includes what’s reported. There is potential that residents, even your loved ones, are being mistreated and do not have the right representation.
Knowing how to identify mistreatment, abuse, and neglect of your loved one is a part of providing them the right care for their own health, happiness, and well-being. If you have any suspicion that your loved one may be in a case of nursing home abuse, please reach out to our NH attorneys today so that we can get you and your family the justice and compensation you deserve.
Signs of physical and sexual abuse in a nursing home may include:
- Unexplained injuries
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Bruising around the nipples or hips
- Genital or anal bleeding
Signs of nursing home neglect may include:
- Bedsores
- Dirty or soiled clothes
- Overall poor hygiene
- Dehydration or malnutrition
- Over- or under-medication
- Generally unsanitary conditions
Behavioral changes to watch out for in your loved one:
- Visibly fearful around staff
- Withdrawal from the nursing home activities and community
- Adoption of anxiety behaviors such as nail biting
- New or worsening depression
- Unusual levels of anger or aggression
Preventing Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Identify well-ranked nursing homes to place your loved one in for the right care. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services maintains a database of nursing homes. When selecting a facility, use the Medicaid nursing home ranking database to find one in your area that meets stringent qualifications. Make sure you visit the homes that you have chosen and conduct interviews with management and staff. Ask a lot of questions, take a tour of the facility, and make sure you feel comfortable before placing your loved one in their new home.
Once your loved one is comfortably placed in their new home, visit. Visit at times that are not regular and do not announce to them or the staff that you will be visiting. Your family will love these surprises and the staff will not be able to have the opportunity to “prepare” for your visit. Listen well to your loved one and stay alert for any signs that are listed above. Ask your family member questions about their stay.
Our New Hampshire nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at our firm have the experience to help you and your loved one seek justice in the unfortunate and tragic case of mistreatment. We will investigate your case quickly and work hard until your loved one is once again safe and justice is served.
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