California’s nursing home system is an ongoing problem in search of solutions. While the controversy over their questionable quality of care during the worldwide pandemic made headlines, the state’s nursing home problems actually predate the spread of COVID-19. The...
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What is going on in California nursing homes?
Claims of abuse in California nursing homes continue to increase at an alarming rate. What is even more disturbing are allegations that are not adequately reported. Simply put, regulators are falling woefully and dangerously short in communicating serious claims to...
Nursing homes operating without licenses
Whether they were under a microscope or a magnifying glass, California nursing homes have faced serious scrutiny before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, the worldwide health crisis has revealed serious problems within a supposed health care system that...
The challenges seniors face in avoiding falls
As people grow older, the likelihood of falls increases. While some are minor incidences, more severe falls can lead to serious, if not fatal, injuries among the senior population. An average of 30,000 older adults dies from falls every year. The pandemic forced many...
Nursing home inspections resume
After a year that upended norms, traditions, and processes nationwide, life is returning to a sense of normalcy as the United States emerges from a global pandemic. Nursing homes, in particular, are welcoming back family members to visit their elderly loved ones....
The fault in the star system for nursing homes
Watch any car commercial or visit any online store, and you’ll see star ratings. Consumers rely on that feedback to ensure that they are getting what they are paying for. A dozen years ago, the U.S. government started its own star rating system for more than 15,000...
Uncovering the true impact of COVID-19 on nursing home residents
As state and federal entities continue to ease restrictions, it would be hard to find one person not looking forward to the day when COVID-19 is in the proverbial rear-view mirror. The history will be well-documented with successes, failures, oversights, and mistakes,...
California delays taking action on nursing home reform
While few, if any, positive outcomes can come from a global pandemic, the brighter spotlight on nursing home conditions has raised awareness of the dangerous plight of those residing in these so-called “safe” facilities. The California nursing home licensing process...
A broken system has tragic outcomes in nursing homes
Children and grandchildren of our elderly population place their trust in nursing homes and their staff to provide the highest quality of care. While word of mouth from family and friends can play a role in decision-making, a government-mandated star rating likely...
How serious are bedsores?
Elderly nursing home residents are at risk for serious injuries and deadly conditions. Depending on the care and attention of the nursing home staff, residents might suffer from malnutrition, dehydration or bedsores – conditions that are preventable by an attentive...
