Improper care of nursing home residents is a serious problem in the United States, and it often takes the counsel of an experienced attorney to bring negligent caregivers to justice. The nursing home abuse lawyers at the Miami firm of Baron, Herskowitz, and Cohen are highly experienced in this area, and we are dedicated to helping families of nursing home residents suffering from improper care hold all responsible parties accountable and ensure that their loved ones get the very best care into the future. If you believe that your loved one who lives in a nursing home has received negligent or improper care, we encourage you to take immediate action by contacting us so that we employ the full extent of our knowledge, experience, and resources to support you in every way possible.

If your loved one is in a nursing home or another type of care facility, it is very important that you are aware of the potential signs of improper care or abuse of nursing home residents, which may include:

Clearly, improper care for nursing home residents is inexcusable. However, it is sometimes helpful for residents and families to understand potential factors that may contribute to negligence or poor nursing home care, in part because this knowledge can help them be more aware of potential problems.

Many experts believe that the rapid increase in the number of Americans living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities may be one reason that improper care in nursing homes seems to be becoming more prevalent. It is often difficult for these facilities to find enough well-trained staff members to ensure the best care for residents, and nursing homes have a high rate of employment turnover. The constant influx of new employees can make it difficult for nursing homes to ensure adequate training and supervision for staff members. Additionally, relatively low wages can also leave nursing homes hard-pressed to find highly qualified caregivers.

The fact that American nursing homes are chronically understaffed means that many employees are forced to work long hours at a job that naturally carries high levels of stress and responsibility. This often leads to nursing home employee burnout, which may cause aids to be impatient with residents. Because many nursing home employees feel over-worked and over-stressed, it can be difficult for them to maintain the routines and schedules for feeding, hygiene, and distribution of medications that are so essential for residents’ physical and emotional well-being.