Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: The Signs
Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: The Signs September 26, 2022 Approximately 1 in 10 nursing home residents experiences some form of abuse, with sexual abuse representing only 1.9% to 7% of reported abuse cases, and incidents often going unreported due to cognitive impairments or fear of retaliation. The National Center on Elder Abuse reports that […]
America’s Worst Nursing Homes
America’s Worst Nursing Homes September 18, 2022 America’s worst nursing homes are designated by federal watchdogs as “one-star” facilities. According to CMS methodology, the bottom 20% of nursing homes within each state receive the lowest “one-star” rating in the health inspection component, based on the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies (citations) found during state […]