Placing a Loved One into a Nursing Home Can Be a Difficult Decision. It is Especially Important to Do the Proper Research So We Find a Home that We Trust.
Choosing a nursing home for your loved one can be a difficult decision, and it can be hard to find a home that you trust. You have to spend a lot of time doing the right kind of research to find one that is suitable both for their needs and your needs.
Top 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing Home
- What is the resident-to-staff ratio? What is the registered nurse to resident ratio? Is there a doctor on call at all times?
- What kind of requirements do people need to become a staff member here? After they are hired, what kind of training do they receive?
- In between scheduled activities, what do your nursing home residents do?
- How do you make sure that your residents receive the proper medications, in the proper doses at the necessary times?
- What precautions do you take to prevent residents from eloping?
- Can our family be part of creating his care plan?
- How are patients with dementia treated? Are staff members trained to work with patients with dementia?
- In case of an emergency, what is your response plan?
- Has your nursing home ever been investigated for elder abuse, neglect, or any other related issue? If so, what were the circumstances and what did your home do?
- How and when do you decide when to tell a family member if my loved one's condition or behavior changes?
Before placing your loved one into a nursing home, be sure to talk with current residents and their family members to know if this will be a good fit.
Elder neglect and abuse happens a lot more frequently than we think, in trusted establishments by people that are meant to take care of our loved ones. It is a scary thought, and we need to make sure that our loved one doesn't become a victim of this. By asking these questions and frequently following up with our loved one, we can ensure that they are safe, happy, and healthy.
If your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home in San Diego, contact a nursing home negligence attorney immediately. This is against the law and is a highly malicious act, which takes advantage of a patient in need and puts the life of an elderly patient at risk. The elder abuse lawyers at the Jurewitz Law Group will prosecute the guilty party and get the money you need and deserve to take care of your loved one. Call our personal injury law office at 888-233-5020.
Have you been injured in an accident in San Diego or anywhere in California and don't know what to do next? We are here to help and provide you with the important and relevant information you need to make an informed decision about:
- How to handle your personal injury claim
- Who is the right injury accident attorney to help you with your case, and
- Whether you even need to hire a lawyer to help you with your insurance claim
Call the Jurewitz Law Group at 888-233-5020 to order one of our free California personal injury books to get the information you need or to set up a free consultation with one of our experienced San Diego personal injury attorneys.
