Residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are often confused as being the same thing. However, the two types of Read more
Category: Nursing Home Abuse
What If I Believe a Family Member Has Died a Suspicious Death at a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly?
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) are non-medical facilities that are designed to provide housing, personal care assistance, and supervision to elderly persons who Read more
What If I Believe a Family Member Has Died a Suspicious Death at a Nursing Home?
According to a study that considered the rate of mortality in nursing homes, 53.1 percent of nursing home residents die within three years of being Read more
Differences between Skilled Care Facilities and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly
Finding a care facility for a loved one is a difficult process and one that must not be taken lightly. It is estimated that as Read more
Medication Mistakes are Common at Nursing Homes
A nursing home should be a safe place for your loved one to receive care; however, sometimes these facilities are more hazardous than they should Read more
Nursing Home Bedsores Are Never Acceptable
Bedsores, also called pressure sores, pressure ulcers, and decubitus ulcers, are common among nursing home patients. Bedsores are the result of constant pressure to the Read more
Elder Abuse is a Growing Problem
Elder abuse is a very real and dangerous situation that continues to occur more frequently. The truth is, the elderly population is increasing at a Read more
What If a Loved One Suffers a Serious Personal Injury at a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)?
Learning that a loved one has been injured while residing within a residential care facility can be devastating. But for elderly injury victims and their Read more
What If a Loved One Suffers a Serious Injury at a Nursing Home?
All nursing homes in California must be licensed, the majority of which are licensed as ‘skilled nursing facilities.’ Under California state law, a skilled nursing Read more
Nursing Home Cameras in San Diego: Protecting the Elderly
Nursing homes in San Diego are receiving attention for recently installing cameras in patient bedrooms. While some may consider this a breach of privacy, the Read more
