Putting Relatives in a Nursing Home

According to the American Geriatrics Society, the number of individuals that are admitted into nursing homes has risen since 1994. Many of these individuals are admitted to nursing homes as soon as they are discharged from a hospital or after a sudden illness. It is very important to select the right nursing home for your loved one to avoid issues like elder abuse and nursing home neglect. 

Facts about Nursing Homes
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 16,000 nursing homes in the U.S. This accounts to approximately 1.7 million beds with 1.5 million nursing home residents and on average, residents are spend an average of 835 days in nursing homes. 

What to do when Putting Relatives in a Nursing Home
Selecting the right nursing home requires proper research and knowing what to expect. You can also research nursing homes across the U.S. by checking the database at medicare.gov. This page helps you find nursing homes by name, county, state, city or zip code and allows you to compare, check inspection reports and research staff data. The American Association of Retired People (AARP) offers a list of actions to do prior to admitting relatives in a nursing home. These steps can help ensure a less stressful decision for family members.

• 1. Make a checklist on what type of activities, programs, location and other facts pertaining to the proper nursing home that can comfortably accommodate the relative's needs.
• 2. Research information about specific nursing homes.
• 3. Visit the nursing homes you are interested in and make sure to double check the inspection reports.
• 4. Check references from other residents relatives and friends.
• 5. Enlist the services of a professional litigation, such as a medical doctor, to research if the nursing home was subject to any lawsuits.
• 6. Consider consulting experts who can easily find the right nursing home.

The Rasansky Law Firm is committed to being an advocate for individuals are residents of nursing homes that have faced nursing home abuse. If you feel that you or a loved one suffered injuries or death due to nursing home abuse or elder neglect, don't hesitate to fill out our free case evaluation form. Our team our nursing home lawyers will gladly review the facts of your situation.

 

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