August 2021: Abuse and Neglect at an Enid Nursing Home The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) reported multiple cases of physical/verbal abuse and neglect at the Enid Continuing Care Retirement Community. The allegations included improper conduct toward the residents by the employees. Allegedly, the staff were verbally abusive and failed to keep residents safe …
Finding a good nursing home is like finding a needle in a haystack… Many families prefer not to admit their ailing or aging loved ones into a nursing home. However, sometimes the circumstances of daily life prevent a family from providing adequate hospice care. In these situations, finding a quality nursing home is helpful and …
Sometimes in life one is forced to make difficult decisions. Admitting an elderly loved one into a nursing home facility or eldercare community is never easy. However, at times it is necessary in order to provide them with the best and most efficient healthcare possible. Many nursing homes are professional, safe, responsible, and caring, but …
Studies show that 1 to 2 million Americans over 65 have been abused, neglected, or mistreated by a trusted caregiver. Furthermore, one out of every three nursing homes across the country has been cited for nursing home abuse. This abuse can include neglect, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Unfortunately, many of these cases still go …
