Mr. J was admitted to Hope Healthcare Center on December 23, 2010. Upon arrival to the nursing home, he was recognized to be at a high risk for falls due to intermittent confusion. Mr. J had a history of three…
Unsanitary Conditions at Whitehall of Ann Arbor Lead to Maggot Infestation in Resident’s Genitals
When Mrs. A was admitted into Whitehall Healthcare Center of Ann Arbor, Michigan in July of 2010, she had no way to anticipate the slew of negative events that were about to unfold. Mrs. A was admitted to Whitehall with…
When Nursing Staff Fails to Follow Diabetic Orders, People Die
Negligent nursing assistants at the Caretel Inns of Lakeland, Michigan, failed to monitor the blood glucose levels of one of their diabetic residents, which resulted in his untimely death. When Mr. R was admitted to the Caretel Inns on November…
Man Run Over by Car After Wandering Out of Assisted Living Center
Following a stroke, 70-year-old Mr. R suffered from occasional confusion and cognitive impairment. To assist with his care, Mr. R was admitted to the Wynwood of Portage assisted living facility. Here, administrators promised Mr. R’s family that he would be…
Nursing Home Staff Fails to Prevent Woman From Falling and Breaking Hip
Her care plan at Brookhaven Medical Care Facility clearly stated Ms. D was “not to be left unattended in the bathroom.” The unlicensed nursing assistant taking care of Ms. D on August 21, 2011 paid no attention to that directive…
Elderly Man Chokes to Death on Food at Long Term Care Facility
Staff members at Barss Residential Long Term Care in Fort Gratiot, Michigan, failed to prevent a known “fast eater” from choking to death on his food on July 29, 2011. Several times, Mr. M was observed eating at a fast…
Nasty Hip Fracture Ignored by Adult Foster Care Home Staff
Negligence on the part of nursing staff at Heaven’s Open Door Senior Living, an adult foster care facility in West Bloomfield, Michigan, resulted in a nightmare for an elderly resident who fell and broke her hip in four places. Mrs….
Elder Abuse and Neglect: Defining and Combating a Growing Problem
Elder abuse. It is a buzz phrase being used all across the media. Every day there are news reports of the elderly being mistreated by family members, or nursing home staff responsible for their welfare. These senior citizens are being…
Nursing Home Resident Burned by Improperly Served Hot Chocolate
A 73-year-old woman sustained second-degree burns on her leg after scalding hot chocolate spilled from a cup without a protective lid, onto her lap. The Carriage House of Bay City was issued an immediate jeopardy citation for failing to provide…
Fall Results in Severe Head Injury at Iosco County Medical Care Facility
When nursing home residents are not properly supervised, falls can happen quickly, often resulting in grim outcomes. Falls are one of the most common occurrences in nursing homes. Even in what might appear to be a minor fall, frail nursing…