Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

Written by Adam Peck Category: Nursing Homes January 23rd, 2013 1 min read

There are many excellent nursing homes that provide tremendous care to residents.

However, there are also many nursing homes where the abuse and neglect of residents occurs. With many private-equity firms treating nursing homes only as money-making ventures, it is possible that the overall quality of care provided may be falling says California Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Lawyer Steven Peck.

Abuse and neglect can happen for any number of reasons, including under-staffing, failure to train staff, or neglecting to conduct background checks while hiring staff.

If it is suspected that a loved one is being abused or neglected, watch for these common signs of abuse and neglect:

Bed sores (pressure ulcers) or open wounds
Unusual bruising
Unexplained broken bones or injuries
Weight loss
Dehydration and malnutrition
Changes in behavior

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

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.