Illinois nursing home care quality continues to decline, with the state ranking 47th out of 50 nationally, a tragedy for residents and their families. This crisis is largely attributed to a lack of accountability, especially among privately-owned nursing homes that prioritize profits over quality care. These facilities often employ unscrupulous tactics to circumvent state regulations

No one living in a nursing home should fear punishment for speaking up. For too long, residents who reported abuse, neglect, or mistreatment risked being retaliated against by Nursing facilities and staff. A new Illinois law seeks to change that. Starting January 1, 2026, Public Act 103-1069 strengthens protections for Illinois nursing home residents by

A recent investigation has once again confirmed what many families and advocates have long known: despite a major funding overhaul in 2022, Illinois nursing homes continue to rank among the worst in the country. Too many long-term care residents are still living in unsafe conditions due to persistent understaffing, poor oversight, and a system that

Steven M. Levin Michael F. Bonamarte, IV Margaret P. Battersby Black Nicholas Emerson Attorneys Steve Levin, Mike Bonamarte, Margaret Battersby Black, and Nick Emerson recently secured what is believed to be the largest reported settlement against a CILA (Community Integrated Living Arrangement) in Illinois history: $6 million for the family of a 25-year-old man who

Nursing home residents and their families put their trust in their caregivers and staff to meet their needs and keep them safe. Unfortunately, many nursing home patients are vulnerable to abuse from staff, residents, and others who wish to take advantage of their conditions. At Levin & Perconti, we understand how heartbreaking it can be