How to Report Nursing Home Neglect to the Department of Health

If you feel that a loved one died or was seriously injured due to a nursing home’s neglect one of the first things you should do is contact your state’s Department of Health.  Most states have a number, fax, email, or online complaint form you can fill out to report nursing home neglect. In Pennsylvania … Read more

Nursing Home Laws and Regulations

Nursing homes must follow certain federal and state regulations when caring for a resident who was admitted for rehabilitation from surgery or long term care.  Specifically the statute which sets out a nursing home’s responsibilities is called the Nursing Home Reform Act, otherwise known as the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA), 42 CFR … Read more