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Nursing Home Understaffing in Illinois: How Low Staff-to-Resident Ratios Lead to Abuse and Neglect

Having enough employees to give each resident the attention they deserve is critical to providing adequate care in...

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Where to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Illinois?

There are many different organizations and agencies that can handle reports of nursing home abuse or neglect in...

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How Do You Prove Nursing Home Abuse?

Proving abuse and neglect in a nursing home typically requires a variety of documentation, as circumstantial evidence is...

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Can a Nursing Home Discourage Family Visits? What Families Should Know

Nursing homes are allowed to institute reasonable visitation policies that may prevent family members from entering the facility...

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How Families Should Monitor for Abuse Signs During Regular Nursing Home Visits

Regular nursing home visits are one of the best ways families can monitor a loved one’s well-being and...

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Can I Sue a Nursing Home If Another Resident Attacks My Loved One?

Quick Answer: If a nursing home knew a resident posed a danger, failed to act, and another resident...

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Steps To Take If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home residents and their families put their trust in their caregivers and staff to meet their needs...

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Why Illinois Nursing Homes Still Rank Among the Worst in the Nation

A recent investigation has once again confirmed what many families and advocates have long known: despite a major...

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Illinois Nursing Homes Fined For 2020 Care Violations

State Releases Final Report of Illinois Nursing Home Violators in 2020 The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)...

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How To File a Nursing Home Complaint? – Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IyQCmImIR0&t=1s Video Transcript People often call us about wanting to see if they have the grounds to sue...

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How To File a Nursing Home Complaint?

Filing a complaint is a protected right. Not only does it help your loved one, but it often...

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Illinois Nursing Home Chain Hit With Heavy Fines

Aperion Care Racked Up $367,000 in Fines For 2019 Nursing Home Violations In 2019, one Illinois nursing home...

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Federal Report Reveals ‘Alarming’ Misuse of Antipsychotic Drugs in Nursing Homes

A newly released federal report has confirmed a troubling reality, one that we at Levin & Perconti have...

nursing home resident falls out of his wheelchair outdoors. a woman far away recognizes his fall and is distressed running towards him
Illinois Allows Fire Departments to Charge Nursing Homes for “Lift-Assist” Calls: What It Means for Resident Safety

Illinois recently passed legislation that could quietly, but significantly, change how nursing homes and assisted living facilities respond...

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How Do I Choose The Best Nursing Home For My Mom or Dad?

Choosing the best nursing home for a parent is one of the most emotionally difficult decisions a family...

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