(914) 220-1086The family of a resident at a California nursing home, Fillmore Convalescent Center, was recently awarded $7.75 million in a case involving nursing home abuse. The resident was a 71-year-old stroke victim. The attorneys for the resident and her family showed the jury a secret videotape of the woman being abused. Members of the residents […]
Physical Abuse
Elder Abuse Charges Filed In New York Local Court: Nurse Allegedly Ignored Nursing Home Resident’s Pleas For Help
A former charge nurse at a Central New York nursing home, Maura Quinn, is alleged to have been involved in the abuse of an elderly resident. She has been formally charged with endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person and willful violation of various health laws. All charges were filed following an […]
Bronx Resident Sues Westchester County Nursing Home After Mother Dies From An Infected Bedsore
Bronx, NY: A lawsuit has been filed in Bronx County Supreme Court on behalf of Verda Henry, who allegedly developed a bedsore (pressure sore, decubitus ulcer) while a resident at Sutton Park Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation in New Rochelle, NY. Ms. Henry was reportedly admitted to Sutton Place for short-term rehabilitation after she fell […]
Westchester County Nursing Home Aide Sentenced For Abuse Of Resident
Pierre Obas, a 72 year-old nursing assistant, was sentenced in a North Salem, New York Court for abusing a resident at Waterview Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Mr. Obas tied an 83 year-old resident to her wheelchair with a bed sheet and took a nap after depositing her in a lounge area. Apparently, Mr. Obas […]
Choking Incident At New York Nursing Home Handled Inappropriately By Staff Causes Death
The Crossings, a New York nursing home, was fined $13,300 by the federal government as a result of an incident involving a choking resident. The resident was fed pancakes and sausages, both of which were cut into tiny pieces. Soon thereafter, a nurse’s aide noticed the resident was not breathing and that the resident’s lips […]
Rochester New York Nurse Accused Of Elder Abuse
A licensed nurse employed by Shore Winds Nursing Home in Rochester, New York has been arrested and charged with rape in the second degree (felony) and endangering the welfare of an incompetent (misdemeanor). The nurse, Kipper Allen Stevens, allegedly had sexual intercourse with a disabled resident. She was arraigned last week. Bail was set at […]
Ramapo Manor Center For Rehab In Rockland County Receives An Overall Rating Of “Much Below Average”
Ramapo Manor Center For Rehabilitation, a Rockland County, New York nursing home, received an overall rating from Medicare inspectors of “much below average.” As we have previously discussed on this site, Medicare rates all New York nursing homes based on three criteria: 1) Health Inspections;2) Nursing Home Staffing; and 3) Quality Measures. After these three […]
Families Of Elder Abuse Victims Using Technology To Spread Awareness
The families of elder abuse victims are using social networking sites, Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, to gain support for reform in long-term care facilities. The group, which was founded by family member’s personally affected by alleged abuse in a Minnesota nursing home, can be found by conducting a search for “Families Against Nursing Home Abuse” […]
Sarah Neuman Nursing Home In Mamaroneck New York Failed to Treat Pressure Sores
Sarah Neuman Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Westchester County, New York, was cited in a January 18, 2008 inspection survey for failing to prevent
Two Nurses Arrested For Elder Abuse In New York
Two Certified Nurses Aides in upstate New York nursing homes were arrested as a result of the investigative efforts of Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo. A C.N.A. who was working at Kirkhaven Nursing Home is accused of kicking an 88 year-old resident in the ribs. In addition, a former C.N.A. at the Edna Tina Wilson Living […]
Nursing Home Employees In Rome, New York Arrested For Stealing Resident’s Engagement Ring
A certified nurse’s aid and a dietary technician in an upstate New York nursing home have been charged with Petit Larceny (a class A Misdemeanor) and Possession of Stolen Property (a class A Misdemeanor). The two employees allegedly stole the engagement ring of an 89 year-old resident and pawned the ring for $15.00. According to […]
