Category Archives: Falls

Nursing Home Aide Charged With Manslaughter

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

A nursing home aide in Terrytown, NY has been arrested for manslaughter after the death of a resident in her care. According to reports, the resident died after being dropped during a nursing home transfer. The plan of care for the resident … Continue reading →

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Will “Safety Floors” Prevent Nursing Home Injuries?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Barry G Doyle

A few years ago, in an effort to lessen traffic congestion and vehicle accidents, a number of communities began installing traffic circles (also known as roundabouts) in place of standard stop sign or traffic light managed intersections. In many cases, … Continue reading →

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Vermilion Manor Nursing Home Fined For Neglect

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

The Vermilion Manor Nursing home in Danville, Illinois was fined over $3,000 for several incidents of nursing home neglect. The first case involved a constipated resident who developed fecal impaction and needed to be hospitalized. While it may not sound … Continue reading →

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$1.5 Million Dollar Verdict Returned in Nursing Home Fall Case

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

A jury in Jackson County, Missouri returned a $1.5 million dollar judgement against the Jefferson Health Care home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. An 88-year-old resident of the facility died six days after she fell in her room. The resident was … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Nursing Home Fights $25,000 Ruling in Nursing Home Neglect Case

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

The appeal of a decision by a Mississippi jury against the McComb Nursing and Rehabilitation nursing home should serve as a reminder to all of us that the nursing home companies are in this thing to win it. This is … Continue reading →

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$8 Million Verdict In Kentucky Nursing Home Abuse Trial

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

A jury in Louisville, KY returned an $8 million dollar verdict to the estate of a man whose legs were broken in the Treyton Oak Towers. The judgement included $2 million for pain and suffering and a total of $5 … Continue reading →

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New York Nursing Home Falls Reduced By 50% After Simple Changes Were Made

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

A blog about nursing homes is going to necessarily cover a lot of really terrible stories, so it’s always a good feeling to be able to report on something positive that has the potential to change the lives of millions … Continue reading →

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West Virginia Woman Sues After Mother Dies In Nursing Home Fall

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

A West Virginia woman is suing a Charleston nursing home after her mother died. The lawsuit claims that the death was directly caused by a fall that she had suffered at the nursing home. Falls are extremely dangerous for nursing … Continue reading →

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Patient Neglect Risks Lives

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Barry G Doyle

In January of this year, Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock, IL was found to be in violation of several nursing home codes and was fined a hefty $12,500. What makes this report worth noting is that, unlike many of the violations … Continue reading →

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