While each state defines neglect differently, nursing home neglect and institutional elder abuse refer to physical and or emotional mistreatment of a person who resides in a nursing home, assisted living facility, group home or anywhere where there is a contractual obligation for that institution to provide care.

Neglect can take many forms including physical abuse, mental or emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse and abandonment. More than one kind of abuse is often common at the same time or at different times during a person’s stay in an institution.

All residential institutions are expected to provide care that ensures the safety and heath of their residents including proper medical treatment, adequate shelter, food and nourishment, hygiene and supervision.  If the institution fails to provide these services, it can be considered neglect.  If the failure is intentional, it can constitute abuse.

At PSRB we review a wide range of injuries that can be suffered from nursing home neglect. Some injuries can be life threatening, painful and debilitating.  Certain conditions may require immediate legal intervention to prevent further harm. PSRB is always here to advise you as to your rights and the person rights of the person receiving care. Please do not hesitate to contact us for a free consultation at 800-785-5399.

• Physical Assault
• Restraint Injuries
• Falls
• Wrongful Death
• Malnutrition or Dehydration
• Failure to diagnose or Misdiagnosis
• Prescription Errors

Nursing home residents have certain rights and protections under both state and federal law. The nursing home must list and give all new residents a copy of these rights.

These resident rights include, but aren't limited to:

• The right to be treated with dignity and respect.
• The right to be informed in writing about services and fees before you enter the nursing home.
• The right to manage your own money or to choose someone else you trust to do this for you.
• The right to privacy, and to keep and use your personal belongings and property as long as it doesn't interfere with the rights, health, or safety of others.
• The right to be informed about your medical condition, medications, and to see your own doctor. You also have the right to refuse medications and treatments.
• The right to have a choice over your schedule (for example, when you get up and go to sleep), your activities and other preferences that are important to you.
• The right to an environment more like a home that maximizes your comfort and provides you with assistance to be as independent as possible.

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