Nursing home neglect is the failure to meet an older adult’s needs, which include food, water, shelter, clothing, hygiene, and essential medical care. When our loved ones move into a nursing home or assisted living facility, we are expecting them to provide protective oversight for our elderly loved ones. For example, when a patient has Alzheimer’s or dementia, or is experiencing confusion for any reason, they require monitoring to ensure their safety. When a basic standard of care is not met and your loved one is severely injured or dies as a result, the family may wish to pursue a nursing home negligence lawsuit.
