The Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington is a skilled nursing home with the highest rating possible from the federal agency that oversees Medicare. It’s…
Category: Nursing Home Abuse
New ‘Alert Icon’ Warns Residents and Families About Abuse in Nursing Homes
In an effort to curb nursing home abuse, the agency that oversees every Medicare and Medicaid-certified facility in the country is introducing a new tool…
7 Things to Know About Candida auris, the Drug-Resistant Fungus Infecting Nursing Homes Across the Country
Of the millions of different species of fungi in the world, only about 300 are known to make people sick. Unfortunately, an outbreak of one…
Nursing Home Costs Rise as Residents Lose Legal Protections
The price of nursing home care is rising at a much faster rate than other medical care, according to a recent study. The bigger out-of-pocket…
Senate Report: 400 Nursing Homes with Serious Violations Hidden from Public
It’s a sad fact that nursing home abuse has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. What many members of the public may not realize…
Workers Abused, Raped, Trafficked at Elder Care Homes
Elder care facilities are fast becoming an alternative to nursing homes. One of the main reasons for the shift is the lower cost. Elder care…
Helping Loved Ones Get the Best Nursing Home Care: Asking the Right Questions, Spotting Red Flags
Americans are living longer, healthier lives than ever before, but individuals still require more assistance as they age – a trend that hasn’t necessarily changed.…
35 Massachusetts Nursing Homes in Danger of Closing
Last year, 20 nursing homes in Massachusetts shut their doors after failing to meet necessary financial goals. The Massachusetts Senior Care Association (MSCA) estimates that…
Surprise Inspections Reveal Questionable Care at VA Nursing Homes
In the wake of deeply disturbing reports of veterans receiving substandard treatment in federal nursing homes, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has been pressured…
