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Exposing Nursing Home Abuse and Helping Seniors Get Justice

Nursing Home Abuse Justice was founded to expose the epidemic of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Each year, tens of thousands of nursing home residents are seriously injured or die in facilities that promise to care for them. Our mission is to stop the abuse and end the cycle driven by negligence and greed. Anyone who abuses a senior citizen in a nursing home or assisted living facility needs to be held accountable for their sinister actions.

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People enter nursing homes to receive the care needed to live safely and peacefully as they age. Unfortunately, some seniors become victims of serious physical abuse or chronic neglect.

At Nursing Home Abuse Justice, we aim to expose the horrors of nursing home abuse. Many cases of nursing home abuse go unreported. Our team wants to give a voice to seniors who deserve to share their stories.

Our goal is to educate seniors and their loved ones of the horrors of abuse and neglect in assisted living facilities. By understanding the warning signs, you can work to end the cycle of abuse inflicted on helpless seniors.

We report on breaking news stories and current events surrounding the injustice. Read our latest articles to learn more about the signs of nursing home abuse and your legal options if someone you love was abused.

If you believe that someone you love is being abused in a nursing home, you have the power to take action.

Call (800) 896-7040 or fill out our form to learn about your rights and if compensation may be available for injuries suffered.

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State of the Nursing Home Staffing Crisis in 2023

In the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated staffing shortages in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Staff burnout seemed to hit an all-time high, and many caregivers left the industry entirely, causing nurse-to-patient ratios to skyrocket. Now three years after the first reports of COVID-19 in the United States, staffing shortages continue at… Read More

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VA Compensation 2023 Increase Helps Veterans in Nursing Homes

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced a record increase to its compensation benefits for veterans. This will help more than 5 million veterans and survivors supported through VA benefits and the thousands of veterans receiving nursing home or other long-term care. After facing recent inflation and the rising cost of living, these… Read More

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Honoring Veterans in Nursing Homes for Veterans Day 2022

Veterans make up a significant portion of the millions of nursing home residents across the United States. In fact, the demand for veterans needing long-term care is expected to increase in the coming years. For this reason, it is so important for us all to remember, honor, and celebrate the sacrifices veterans made in service… Read More

What is Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing home abuse is any form of injury or neglect a resident receives in a facility equipped to provide proper care. Nursing home abuse is different from a single accident. It is a series of repeated failures on the part of the staff to keep someone safe.

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Injuries Caused by Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse causes residents to suffer serious injuries or illnesses. Because abuse or neglect may persist for days or weeks on end, it can quickly ruin a resident’s health. Knowing what to look for can help family members determine if their loved one is not receiving the care promised to them.

Resources for Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing homes have a responsibility to provide a certain standard of care to their residents. If you believe that your loved one suffered abuse or neglect in an assisted living facility, there are countless resources across the nation to help you get the medical and legal support you deserve. These resources allow you to report instances of nursing home abuse and will guide you along the path toward justice.

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Nursing Home Abuse Resource Center

Access a comprehensive list of services and organizations that can help address nursing home abuse right now. Our resource center includes widely respected elder abuse hotlines, local, state and national programs and legal organizations that can help you.

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Nursing Home Abuse Laws

There are laws in place throughout the United States to keep nursing homes in check. While each law covers different issues, the goal of all of them is to provide more layers of safety for seniors. If you suspect that a nursing home has violated these laws, you need to seek action. Learning about these laws can help you figure out your next steps.

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Nursing Home Abuse Statistics

Sadly, the problem of abuse in nursing homes is not a new or uncommon issue. In fact, hundreds of thousands living in nursing homes are abused each year. According to recent statistics, over 50% of nursing home employees have admitted to abusing residents behind closed doors. Sadly many cases of elder abuse go unreported—especially if the victims are physically or mentally impaired.

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