Nursing Homes

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 →

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 →

By Jeffrey J. Downey, attorney representing victims of elder neglect and abuse Deciding to move a family member into a nursing home is often a difficult.  However, under no circumstances should a nursing home resident be forced to waive his or her civil rights to pursue a claim in Court, if that nursing home were … Read more →

Friends, please review this newsletter from Voices for Quality Care, a vital advocacy group that protects the rights of seniors in our long term care system.  This newsletter contains informative stories on overuse of psychotropic drugs, which can have a sedating effect on our seniors.  Please also consider going on their website and making a … Read more →

By the Law Office of Jeffrey J. Downey, attorney representing victims of elder neglect and abuse. A recent report by Human Rights Watch estimates that every week in US nursing facilities more than 179,000 people, mostly older and living with dementia, are given antipsychotic drugs without a proper diagnosis.  Facilities provide these drugs in many cases … Read more →

By Jeffrey J. Downey, attorneyRepresenting victims of elder neglect, abuse and exploitationServing clients in Virginia, Maryland and the District of ColumbiaOn the web at Jeffdowney.com; Phone 703-564-7318, As a nursing home attorney and advocate, I try to keep up on OIG reports involving our long term care system.  The OIG has traditionally been a non-partisan, … Read more →

By Attorney, Jeffrey J. DowneyA consumer advocate representing victims of elder neglect in VirginiaMaryland and Washington DC. Free consultations available.Phone: 703-564-7318; email: jdowney@jeffdowney.com This article explains the survey process for nursing homes and a new initiative by Medicare created to place poorly performing nursing homes under increased scrutiny. In February 2014, the Office of Inspector … Read more →

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 →

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 →