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Watch List: Clinton Healthcare Center

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Watch List: Cadia Heathcare – Hyattsville

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Watch List: Bethesda Health and Rehabilitation

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Nursing Home Regulations in Maryland

If you are selecting a nursing home for your loved one or if you already have a loved one in a facility, it’s a good idea to have a working knowledge of your rights and the regulations which protect those rights. Read the article here.

Raymond Jones v. Centra Health Inc

On May 6, 2013 Raymond Jones, a 52 year old patient at Guggenheimer Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lynchburg Virginia, eloped through a third story window while his nurse aide watched and screamed for nurse assistance. On that same day he had made four prior attempts to exit the facility before going out the window. Mr. … Read more →

Watch List: Regency Care of Arlington, LLC

A note by attorney Jeffrey J. Downey:  Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in … Read more →

New Legislation in Washington D.C. Could Impact Assisted Living Facilities

by Jeffrey J. Downey, Attorney handling assisted living and nursing homenegligence cases in Washington DC, Virginia and MarylandEmail: jdowney@jeffdowney.comPhone: 703-564-7318On the web at jeffdowney.com Legislation before the DC Council’s regulating the District’s assisted-living residences couldhave implications for many who have loved ones who suffer moderate to severe dementia,explains personal injury and nursing home malpractice lawyer … Read more →

Watch List: Envoy of Alexandria, LLC

Thank you for visiting my website. Anyone who is considering the admission of a loved one into a nursing home should undertake a review of surveys or other data that will provide a snapshot of some of the issues or problems that the facility is experiencing. Keep in mind that this information can be limited … Read more →

Staffing Analysis, Maryland Nursing Homes

Under Federal Regulations nursing homes are required to provide sufficient staffing to meet the total care needs of their residents. Voices for Quality Care, a non-profit advocacy ground for nursing home residents,  has conducted a recent analysis to evaluate staffing levels in some 217 of Maryland’s 225 skilled nursing facilities based on payroll records for … Read more →