| Nursing Home Neglect |
Federal Nursing Home Reform, and similar state laws, protect residents safety and well being in
nursing facilities. For residents who lack decision-making capacity, the resident's agent under a power
of attorney for health care or another legal representative recognized by state law may exercise the
resident's rights.
Federal law requires that nursing homes meet stringent standards with regard to the quality of life of
each resident and for the provision of services and activities. There are many specific rights guaranteed
by federal and state law.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse:
If you or an elder loved one has experienced any of these injuries due to nursing home
neglect please contact the Law Office of Nelson P. Skinner for a free case evaluation.
nursing facilities. For residents who lack decision-making capacity, the resident's agent under a power
of attorney for health care or another legal representative recognized by state law may exercise the
resident's rights.
Federal law requires that nursing homes meet stringent standards with regard to the quality of life of
each resident and for the provision of services and activities. There are many specific rights guaranteed
by federal and state law.
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse:
- Malnutrition
- Dehydration
- Pressure Sores / Bed Sores
- Dry Skin
- Chapped Lips
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Inability to Eat
- Infections
- Falls / Broken Bones
- Excessive Bruising
- Verbal Abuse
- Physical Abuse.
If you or an elder loved one has experienced any of these injuries due to nursing home
neglect please contact the Law Office of Nelson P. Skinner for a free case evaluation.
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