Personal Injury Law

Nursing Home Rating Scale - A Great Consumer Tool

In addition to representing victims of trucking accidents and automobile accidents, Finch McCranie, LLP also represents victims of nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. including patients who have sustained decubitus ulcers (bed sores), falls and brutality in nursing homes.
In one case we handled, our client who suffered from Alzheimers Disease was actually struck in the face by one of the caseworkers. When struck the client fell, breaking her hip. She underwent surgery to repair the hip; however, the trauma of the surgery led to her death. Our investigation revealed the ?qualified? care giver on the Alzheimers ward, had actually been a kitchen worker just months before she assaulted our elderly client.
While it is important for families to always visit a nursing home before their loved one is admitted and to continue to monitor care once an admissions takes place, some further information can now be obtained from a new system that rates nursing home care across the country. A five-star rating system has been established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This federal agency oversees the quality of care in the nation?s nursing homes. You can access the nursing home ratings by clicking here.
If a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect call the injury lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP (800) 228-9159 for a free consultation.

Full post as published by Georgia Injury Lawyer Blog on January 30, 2009 (boomark / email).