There are certain warning signs that can indicate nursing home abuse and neglect has and/or still is occurring. Some  residents are hesitant to disclose instances of nursing home abuse and neglect out of fear that the abuse will get worse or because they do not want to burden their families. Some residents may not even be able to communicate that nursing home abuse and neglect is occurring due to their physical or mental limitations. If there are any signs or indicators that  nursing home abuse is present, immediate action should be taken.

The following are warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect: 

 1. Unexplained bruises and bruising

 2. Bedsores and skin breakdown;

 3. Sudden changes in behavior;

 4. Staff refusing to allow visitors to see resident or delays in allowing visitors to  see resident;

 5. Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitor;

 6. Resident being kept in an over-medicated state

 7. Loss of resident’s possessions

 8. Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts or changes in banking practices

 9. Abrupt changes in will or other financial documents

Adam Peck, ESQ

About the Author

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.