The truth about nursing homes is sobering. Though we assume that seniors in nursing homes or assisted living facilities receive a basic level of comfort and safety, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) reports that in 2012 nearly 1 in 3 nursing homes were cited for violating federal standards over a two-year period, and over half of nursing home staff members admitted to mistreating senior residents over the prior year.
Abuse has always been a problem, but with today’s large population of aging seniors, in conjunction with the depressed economy, families really need to be diligent when finding nursing homes. In fact, according to Elder Care Attorney Rich McIver, whose law practice specializes in fighting nursing home elder abuse, “2012 is the worst year on record for nursing home violations.” McIver continues, “In terms of both the gross number of violations, and on a per capita basis, the quality of care provided at nursing homes is at its worst in decades.”
via aplaceformom.com