Nursing Home Investigated after Multiple Allegations

In Fort Myers, a nursing home is under investigation for nursing home abuse after several complaints to state agencies. The investigation began when a daughter found her father slumped in his wheelchair. The man was then taken to the hospital where officials found he was wearing three soiled diapers and hadn’t been washed for days. The nursing home will be given ten days to develop a plan for any problems that are found by investigators. The nursing home will then need to fix the problems or be shut down.

Nursing home abuse should not occur when we are putting our trust in others to properly care for our loved ones. However, far too often nursing home residents are physically, mentally, emotionally and sexually abused. It’s important that this abuse does not continue and that the guilty party is held responsible for their negligent actions. With the help of a nursing home abuse attorney, you can protect your loved one’s rights and proceed with a case. A lawyer will handle all difficult aspects such as investigations, dealing with insurance companies and going through the court process. Please take some time today to contact a nursing home abuse lawyer to discuss the details of your case.