Nursing Home Neglect

Ethics of Nursing Home Care – Balancing Profit and Patient Welfare When families entrust a loved one to a nursing home, they expect care, compassion, and safety. But what happens when the drive for profit overshadows the welfare of residents? On Long Island and across New York, the ethics of nursing home care have come…

Recognizing and Addressing Neglect in Nursing Homes When families place a loved one in a nursing home, they do so with the hope that their family member will be treated with dignity, compassion, and professional care. Unfortunately, that’s not always the reality. Nursing home neglect is a serious problem across New York, including right here…

Stroke Symptoms Ignored in Nursing Homes: The Hidden Toll of Delayed Transfers For stroke victims, every second counts. But for too many nursing home residents, those seconds are lost-not due to bad luck, but to bad policy. The Guardian recently uncovered disturbing reports that some nursing homes delayed hospital transfers for residents showing classic signs…

When Profits Come Before Patients: Financial Incentives and the Risk of Nursing Home Neglect It’s a dangerous trend: nursing homes receiving financial rewards not for improving patient care-but for spending less on it. A new wave of corporate programs, like the one run by UnitedHealth, have exposed a harsh truth about long-term care in America-one…

Long Island Nursing Homes Fined Over $661,000 Families across Long Island were left stunned when it was revealed that 15 nursing homes in the region were fined a combined $661,210 in 2024 for health and safety violations. This staggering amount reflects the highest total fines issued by regulators since 2015 (according to Newsday). Both the…

Nursing Home Neglect Settlements in New York: A Comprehensive Guide Nursing home neglect is a serious issue that affects thousands of vulnerable seniors across New York State. When families entrust their loved ones to long-term care facilities, they expect a standard of care that ensures dignity, safety, and well-being. Unfortunately, instances of neglect and abuse…