Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Texas governor Greg Abbott recently signed Senate Bill 304, which imposes stricter requirements on the state’s nursing homes and includes concrete steps for shutting down facilities that consistently violate health and safety laws, according to a recent article in the Bandera County Courier. The new law, also known as the “three strikes” law, requires the state’s Department of Aging and …

Nearly every Texas family has at least one elderly or aging family member. Many families are already making plans for the long-term care of elderly family members or are putting those plans into place with nursing home care and other services. Part of the hard work of finding the right nursing home for an elderly loved one is finding a …

Tougher standards are resulting in lower scores for the nation’s nursing homes, according to a recent article in USA Today. The newest ratings from the federal government’s Nursing Home Compare website show that nearly one-third of the 15,000 nursing home facilities ranked lost at least one star – in a five-star total system – than they had been awarded in …

When Texas families place a loved one in a nursing home, they often stay alert for signs of physical or emotional abuse or neglect. Malnutrition, unexplained injuries, or fearful behavior stand out to family members who have known their loved one a long time. However, exploitation or abuse of an elderly person’s financial situation has become a growing problem – …

Texas state senator Charles Schwertner of Georgetown recently filed a bill in the state legislature that would shut down nursing homes in the state after “three strikes” involving serious health or safety violations, according to a recent news report from KXAN. No Fee Unless We Win! Call Today and Speak to an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney! The bill would require …

Texas nursing homes have a great deal of responsibility for the health and safety of their residents. Elderly individuals typically move into nursing homes when they need specialized or intensive medical care that a family cannot provide for them at home. This means that the need to prevent infections and support the health of the residents with good nutrition and …

Texas’s office of Adult Protective Services (APS) often steps in when concerns about nursing home neglect, abuse, or exploitation arise. APS works to keep elderly adults safe while investigations are taking place. They also offer information and support to families whose loved ones may have been harmed. APS and other Texas departments that handle elder abuse and neglect cases sort …

At the winter holidays, every Texas family wants parties, visits and family time together to be merry and bright. Few families want to think about abuse and neglect – especially if it’s happening to someone they care about. Holiday visits to relatives who live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, however, offer an opportunity for family members to identify …

We’re all getting older. As Texas adults age, they watch their beloved parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other adults get older as well. When an elderly loved one needs more focused, professional care than a family member can provide at home, the help of a nursing home may be required. Were You Injured? Call Now For a FREE Consultation! Nursing …

When a Texas family makes the decision to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home, assisted living facility or other care facility, the last thing family members want or expect is that their loved one will suffer abuse. Unfortunately, abuse, neglect and exploitation can happen in any of these settings. If your loved one is abused or neglected …