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A former housekeeper at Elmhurst Hospital and Downer’s Grove Rehabilitation & Nursing has been charged with sexually abusing disabled male patients and recording explicit videos

The COVID-19 pandemic brought incomparable devastation and despair to the nation’s nursing homes, revealing preexisting racial disparities in the industry. Black and Brown Illinoisians in

On May 14, 2022, Chicago police reported the deaths of three women at a Rogers Park senior living facility.  The women, aged 67, 72 and

Many people, including elderly veterans, have faced fears about COVID-19 for good reason. With millions infected and 800,000 deaths recorded in the U.S. alone, it’s

The VA Illiana Health Care System in Danville is part of the Veterans Integrated Service Network 12. The VISN service area includes Northern Illinois, the

Regional Ombudsmen Serve as Lifeline for Nursing Home Residents – And So Much More Under the federal Older Americans Act (OAA), every state must have

New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Receive National Coverage Policy, Now Under Medicare Review On July 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced

Harmful Medication Overuse Often First Line of Defense for Managing Behaviorally Challenged Nursing Home Residents There is excessive and unnecessary use of antipsychotics and psychoactive

Identifying Heat-Related Stress and Dehydration Injuries in Nursing Home Populations During the Summer Months When you help your loved one find a nursing home, you

Candida Auris Is an Invasive Fungi That is Spreading in Health Care Settings and Proving to Be Drug-Resistant On Thursday, July 22, 2021, U.S. health

As coronavirus continues to sweep through the Nation, it leaves a trail of death and despair in its wake — hitting particularly hard throughout the

Virginia Nursing Home Operator Found Guilty of Health Care Fraud In Norfolk, Virginia, the operator of Turning Points Residential Care has been sentenced to two

120 Cook County Nursing Homes Still Reporting Open COVID-19 Outbreaks in June 2021 Despite the distribution and availability of vaccines, the Illinois Department of Public

Chicago North Side Nursing Home Facing Heavy Accusations of Neglect and Abuse News reports and interviews with a former Foster Health and Rehabilitation employee reveal

Freeport Nursing Home Man’s Death Certificate Now Reads ‘Gross Negligence’ A nursing home in Freeport, Illinois, Pearl Pavilion, is facing a lawsuit after the family

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, Join Levin & Perconti by Going Purple Today, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and

Nursing Home Residents Require Additional Rehabilitative Care After Suffering from a Stroke If someone living in a nursing home has a stroke, they should be

After A Disastrous 2020, Please Make Time to Recognize Older Adult Communities People age 65 and older represent around 16% of the population but are

With More Nursing Home Residents Vaccinated Against Coronavirus, Summer Season Calls Greater Attention to Wandering Risk As Illinois continues to open up and more of

Nursing Home Workers Should Report Social Media Posts That Violate Residents’ Rights Nursing home employees are crucial in helping identify violators of the Illinois Nursing

Illinois Lawmakers Introduce “COVID-19 Safety Net” Bill Until In-Person Visitation Resumes There have been over 70,000 positive COVID-19 cases in Illinois nursing homes and over

U.S. Nursing Homes Must Do More to Recruit, Train, and Retain CNAs Understaffed nursing home teams have suffered disproportionately during the pandemic, especially certified nursing

Report Shows Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gravely Affected Resident Exposure to COVID-19 at LaSalle Nursing Home The Illinois Department of Human Services Office of

Preventable Fall Injury Highlighted in Survey at Illinois Veterans Home In Quincy, the Illinois Veterans Home recently reported a resident fall incident on March 15,

3 Illinois Nursing Homes Are Stuck on Government List for Ongoing Poor Quality Ratings and Care Citations A recent effort sponsored by Pennsylvania senators Pat

April is Sexual Abuse Awareness Month: How to Report Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes Any touching, fondling, or form of sexual activity when the person

Levin & Perconti Attorneys Represent Family of Korean War Veteran Who Died During Veterans Home COVID-19 Outbreak In a wrongful death lawsuit filed against The

The Nation’s Largest Senior Living Operator Sued for Wrongfully Discharging Patients California’s attorney general, Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer, and local officials are suing

Ask These Questions Before Choosing a Nursing Home for a Loved One 2020 did its best to reveal the most alarming care deficiencies throughout the

Medical Malpractice Briefing Includes Facts on U.S. Nursing Home Industry’s Failed Response To COVID The 2021 update to the briefing book Medical Malpractice: By The Numbers,

COVID-19 Proved Just How Unsupported Nursing Assistants Are at U.S. Long-Term Care Facilities According to the National Direct Care Workforce Resource Center, more than 600,000 nursing

Justice in Aging: How The American Rescue Plan Helps Older Adults More than 45% of Americans over 65 have trouble meeting their basic needs. As a

Older Adults in Illinois Long-Term Care Settings Should Be Vaccinated with Sense of Urgency It’s been nearly three months since COVID-19 vaccines have been made

University of Chicago Researchers Say Privately Invested Nursing Homes Have Increased Death Rates Among Residents Researchers at the University of Chicago, Penn, and NYU have

New Federal Guidelines Expand Visitation Options in Some Illinois Nursing Homes, Families Should Lookout for Signs of Abuse or Neglect Although the risk of COVID-19

Warnings Emerge After COVID-19 Outbreak Caused by New Variant of Virus is Detected in Kentucky Nursing Home The public has been informed of several new

New Study Highlights Ongoing Issues with High Staff Turnover as Major Contributor to COVID Nursing Home Deaths As almost all U.S. nursing homes are working

Legislators Send Nursing Home Reform Package to New York Governor in Response to Disastrous COVID-19 Care New York state, once ground zero for the COVID-19

Fall-Related Brain Injuries Go Unnoticed Too Often in Nursing Home Residents March is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month. Those who have suffered from a traumatic

March is National Nutrition Month – Nursing Home Negligence Can Lead to Malnutrition and Dehydration In long-term care and post-acute care settings, malnutrition is often

State Releases Final Report of Illinois Nursing Home Violators in 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its last quarterly report of nursing

COVID-19 Vaccines Are Showing Improvement in Illinois Nursing Home Infections Finally, as more and more vaccines are being distributed by CVS Health and Walgreens and

2021 Justice in Aging Guide Identifies 25 Ongoing Nursing Home Problems State-licensed elder care and rehabilitation centers in Illinois may include assisted living facilities, and

Part 1: Illinois Nursing Homes with High COVID-19 Case Numbers (Facilities A thru L) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 40%

Nursing Homes Do Not Have a Right to Resident Stimulus Funds Unfortunately, financial abuse is a common problem in nursing homes across the country, including

Levin & Perconti Representing Bloomington Family After COVID-19-Related Nursing Home Death In May 2020, Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health, located at 1925 South Main Street in

Common Questions and Answers About COVID-19 Vaccines for Illinois Nursing Home Families Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), consistent with federal agency standards, recommends residents

Former Chicago Nursing Home Executive Has Sentence Commuted After Found Guilty of Largest U.S. Medicare Fraud Scheme Philip Esformes, who used to be a well-known

Levin & Perconti Represents Families Impacted by COVID-19 Outbreak at Illinois Veterans’ Home The recent COVID-19 outbreak at the state-run veterans’ home in LaSalle, several investigations,

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements When an individual or a family member has to make the difficult decision about

Nursing Home Outbreak at Stearns Facility Points to Sick Care Workers An Illinois nursing home in Madison County is under investigation related to a COVID-19

Meadowbrook Manor Reports Another COVID-19 Death, Highest Case Rate in Will County The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports another COVID-19 death at Meadowbrook Manor

As Illinois Nursing Homes Allow for Outdoor Visitors, Family Members Can Look Out for Signs of Distress COVID-19 is still spreading in Illinois with officials

On June 11, 2020, Alden Terrace of McHenry, located in McHenry, Illinois, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases.  These

On June 9, 2020, Alden Estates of Naperville, located in Naperville, Illinois, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases.  These

Illinois Nursing Home Lawyers File Lawsuit Against Symphony Care Network Levin & Perconti is representing an Illinois family speaking out for their 84-year-old father after

Villa at Windsor Park releases COVID-19 statistics showing 153 COVID infections and 37 deaths. Levin & Perconti, Illinois nursing home lawyers launch investigation into gross

On June 6, 2020, Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion, located in Chicago, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases.  These statics

On June 5, 2020, Peterson Park Health Care Center, located in Chicago, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. 

On May 15, 2020, Mosaic of Lakeshore, located in Chicago, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases.  These statics

On May 15, 2020, City View MultiCare Center, located in Cicero, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. These

State Data Shows Illinois Nursing Home Residents Are Dying at Most Alarming Rate Yet In the most recent data released by Illinois Department of Public

Coronavirus Cases Consume Bria of Geneva Nursing Home Marking One of Largest Outbreaks in Illinois Located in the western suburbs of Chicago, Bria of Geneva

As of March 19, public health officials in Illinois have recognized four long-term care facilities in the Chicago area reporting COVID-19 cases. This includes a

How to Prepare Your Nursing Home Complaint and Who to Contact The Illinois Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human

A message from Attorney Steven Levin By now it seems self-evident that the nursing homes and assisted living centers housing many of our elderly and

Aperion Care Racked Up $367,000 in Fines For 2019 Nursing Home Violations In 2019, one Illinois nursing home chain, branded under the Aperion Care name, was fined

Doctors, nurses, and other nursing home staff are more often being caught and charged with prescription medication theft and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. The

Three Illinois Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Cases That Gained National Attention in 2019 Levin & Perconti is a nationally renowned law firm concentrating in

Nursing Home Resident Was Humiliated With “Lap Dance” Before Dying from Bed Sores, Malnutrition, Sepsis The family of Fred Pittman, an 84-year-old man who died

7 Antipsychotic Drugs Used and Abused by Illinois Nursing Homes Antipsychotic drugs are sometimes given to patients living in nursing homes to calm their behaviors.

Nursing Home Resident Evictions Continue Due to Medicaid Funding Nationally, long-term care ombudsmen, who advocate for elderly and disabled residents of nursing homes and assisted

New Report Suggests Nursing Home Providers Should Help Reduce Choking Hazards Present with Popular Dietary Supplements A new Federal Drug Administration (FDA) report published in the August

Nursing Home Top Executive Salaries Rise, Patient Care Need Left Unmet Nursing home ownership and management can be lucrative for some, but the resulting greed

Nursing Home Chain Failures Highlight a Greater Need for Ownership Regulation and Closer Government Review Some of the most troubling elder abuse and neglect stories

National Survey Evidence Shows Behavioral Health Services Inadequate in Most U.S. Nursing Homes Researchers at the University of Rochester School of Medicine started surveying randomly

List of 22 Seriously Under-Performing Nursing Homes in Illinois Released Publicly for First Time After an inquiry led by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and

Underpaid At-Home Caregivers File Lawsuit Against Employer The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is reporting a story coming out of the U.S. District Court in Little Rock concerning

Nursing Home Countersues Although Liability Accepted for Man’s Choking Death In 2013, an 82-year-old man died from a preventable choking incident at Woodhaven Care Center

Video of Dementia Resident Taunted by Nursing Home Caregivers Was Shared on Social Media Levin & Perconti is representing the family of a 91-year-old woman

Miami-Dade Nursing Home Owner Convicted in Largest U.S. Healthcare Fraud Scheme Just last week, a 12-person jury deliberated for four days before finding Philip Esformes,

VA Finally Publishes Nursing Home Care Reports with Foul Neglect Findings In June of 2018, USA TODAY and The Boston Globe led with horrific reports that the U.S. Department

Illinois Auditor General Report on 2015 Quincy Legionnaires’ Outbreak Reveals Procedures Not Followed and Possible “Cover Up” On Monday, March 25 the Illinois Auditor General

The Most Important Way to Reduce Complications from Pressure Ulcers Is by Preventing Them A pressure ulcer, also known as a bed sore, a pressure

Earlier this month, our blog covered the story of a 29 year-old-woman in a vegetative state who had given birth to a baby boy on December 29th.

Family Members Should Be Attending Resident Council Meetings with These 10 Questions Nursing home administrators should allow for regular resident council or family council meetings.

Last Flu Season Was Deadliest for Nursing Home Residents During the 2017-2018 flu season, an estimated 80,000 Americans died and 900,000 were hospitalized, according to

Current or Former Employees Likely Responsible for Medication Theft Pain medication thieves recently scored rather too easily at an Oklahoma nursing home. This was the

The daughter of a 92 year old nursing home resident with an unexplained black eye and fractured vertebra in Slidell, Louisiana is suing the facility

New Report Shows Serious Care Violations and Doubled Fines For 56 Illinois Nursing Homes The Illinois Department of Health produces quarterly reports on nursing home violators.

Medical Documents Show “Questionable” Record-Keeping Related to Legionnaires’ Disease Victim’s Care and Family’s Concerns Prior To Death The family of Dolores French, one of the

A major proposition has passed the New Jersey Assembly Human Services Committee and will soon be handed to the New Jersey House for a vote.

5 Causes of Nursing Home Resident Anxiety Unfortunately, for many reasons’ anxiety happens more often by long-term care residents than by those who live in

The family of an elderly man who was caught on camera being abused at a Detroit-area nursing home is suing the facility. Staff members at

Earlier this month, it was decided that nearly 28,000 low-income Illinois caregivers for people with disabilities will finally receive the $.48 raise that the General

The family of a 77 year old woman with Alzheimer’s has filed a lawsuit against her nursing home after the facility allowed the woman to

Willie Green was only 67 years old when he suffered a fatal fall in 2013 at Southpoint Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Chicago’s Southside. According

This morning, Levin & Perconti’s own Steven Levin, one of the country’s first nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys, was interviewed about the tragic deaths of 8

Another lawsuit has been filed against Missouri-based Midwest Geriatric Management Healthcare (MGM), the same nursing home group that was recently sued after a woman suffering

A major nursing home chain with locations in Aurora, Rockford, and Dixon, Illinois is in the middle of a $60 million lawsuit brought by the

On July 18th, a Cook County jury gave justice to the family of Dolores Trendel. Awarding $4.1 million dollars, a record-setting verdict under the Nursing

Legionnaire’s disease is a serious and often deadly illness that can be acquired through contaminated water. A woman living in a local nursing home died

How Families Can Help Identify the Early Signs of Memory Loss and Dementia in Loved Ones Unfortunately, many nursing home workers are not trained to

Another suit involving Medicare fraud on behalf of long-term care facilities was recently settled. The case included sixty nursing homes receiving kickbacks. Four businesses were named as

For decades the legal team at Levin & Perconti has helped families in Chicago and throughout Illinois whose loved ones were hurt while staying at

Bed sores are “the” prototypical nursing home injury caused by neglect. Also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, these sores pop up on far too

Our Chicago brain injury attorneys have often shared how traumatic brain injury risks are highest for the youngest and oldest community members. Research data from