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By federal law, nursing homes are required to report "any and all allegations of abuse or neglect to ensure resident safety." Unfortunately, as any personal injury lawyer knows, many incidents of abuse are never properly documented. A recent report published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services demonstrated the scope of underreporting. Unfortunately,…

When we admit a loved one to a nursing home or assisted living facility, we rightfully expect they'll receive a high standard of care and improved quality of life. While the last thing we expect is for a loved one's health or safety to be jeopardized, we assume precautions will be taken to keep our…