Nursing homes should be a haven for the elderly, but all too often, they are places of exploitation. One common form of exploitation is unlawful debt collection practices by nursing homes and their agents. Recently, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been particularly outspoken on the matter. After investigating consumer claims, it was established that nursing homes and their agents Read More >>
Attorney John Dalli Speaks on a Family’s Right to Say Goodbye to Their Loved One
November 12, 2022 By
The pandemic's arrival brought with it unquantified destruction to so many lives. For nursing homes, this destruction was unimaginable, often resulting in residents passing away without being able to say goodbye to their loved ones. Due to the highly-contagious nature of COVID, nursing homes restricted any visitors at all. While this was done for the public’s safety, it still brought with it Read More >>
NYC Nursing Homes Are Prepping for the Next Pandemic – But Will It Be Enough?
November 6, 2022 By
The approach of winter often comes with mixed feelings. Excitement for the holidays and gorgeous snow is in the air, but there can also be a build-up of fear and frustration. The Coronavirus pandemic wreaked severe havoc on the population of New York, especially for more susceptible populations, such as nursing home residents. For this reason, nursing homes are doing everything to prepare for Read More >>
NYS Department of Health Looking Into Legionnaires’ Disease Deaths at Manhattan Nursing Home
November 3, 2022 By
Legionnaires’ disease can be dangerous, especially for the elderly. Fortunately, it is generally not very common and only affects fewer than 20,000 people per year. However, Amsterdam Nursing Home saw eight cases of Legionnaires' disease recently, five of which have since died from the illness. Although the causes of death have not been formally determined, the Department of Health has taken Read More >>
Why Are Bed Sores Dangerous for Elders in Nursing Homes?
September 12, 2022 By
Nursing homes and their staff owe it to their residents to provide adequate medical attention and to treat everyone with decency and respect. Bed sores are a painful, unsightly, and even fatal condition for disabled or bedridden persons. Nursing home bed sores are more than just a severe medical problem; they are strong proof of nursing home negligence and elder abuse. When patients do not get Read More >>
Buffalo Nursing Home COVID-19 Lawsuit Moves Forward
August 28, 2022 By
On March 14, 2022, New York State Supreme Court Justice Jeanette Ogden rejected Humboldt House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center’s motion to dismiss the case involving Cecelia Robertson, who filed a complaint against the facility in April 2021. The complaint came after Robertson’s sister, Annette Herron, passed away from COVID-19 in the Buffalo nursing home. This case moving forward may set an Read More >>
Gov. Kathy Hochul Receives Major Support From the Nursing Home Industry
August 15, 2022 By
Those residing in nursing homes are one of society’s most vulnerable groups. Therefore, it's imperative they have government representatives to advocate for them and ensure they remain protected. New York Governor Hochul has shown her intentions to improve nursing home resident safety, which includes a recent campaign donation from Centers Health Care. Centers Health Care runs many nursing Read More >>
New York Bill May Strengthen Protections for Long-Term Care Facilities
August 11, 2022 By
When you put your loved one in the care of a nursing home facility, you rely on the caregivers to monitor your family member and prevent any potential injuries and other ailments. Unfortunately, some long-term care facilities fail to provide adequate oversight for your loved one, leaving them vulnerable. The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized and exposed these issues. Thousands of nursing home Read More >>
Can You Sue a New York Nursing Home for Wrongful Death?
August 6, 2022 By
Unexpectedly losing a loved one is a devastating experience, especially if it results from a nursing home's negligence. In this situation, you can pursue a wrongful death claim and hold the nursing home accountable. In doing so, it's important to understand what New York considers wrongful death, who can file the claim, the statute of limitations, and what damages you can recover. We understand Read More >>
4 Steps to Take if Your Nursing Home Facility Is Closing
July 23, 2022 By
When you or a loved one enters a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you probably aren’t thinking about the possibility that it may close. However, this is an unfortunate risk for some residents. This means finding somewhere else to go and negotiating with insurance companies all over again. If your nursing home facility closes without enough time to find alternate housing for you or Read More >>
