Elderly Lives Matter®

Giving A Voice To Vulnerable Elders

Assisted living facilities have weighty responsibilities when it comes to creating a safe and healthy environment for vulnerable residents. They must comply with strict legal standards that outline the level of care that residents should receive.

These facilities differ from nursing homes in that their residents often don’t require such a high level of care. Nonetheless, they still may require assistance with basic daily needs, such as getting dressed, taking baths, preparing meals and using the bathroom. Many also need intensive supervision because of memory impairments or cognitive disorders. Assisted living facilities must ensure that all residents are properly cared for at all times. Bedsores are a serious problem in assisted living facilities. If the sores become severe enough — Stage III or IV — the facility is required by law to transfer the patient to a hospital. Failure to do so amounts to negligence.

The administrators of these facilities also have a duty to determine whether they can realistically meet the needs of residents. Sadly, instead of doing the right thing and referring residents to a hospital or better-equipped care facility, many will venture in over their heads. They end up taking on patients whose needs require more intensive care than they can provide — just to fill a bed and bill the family for it.

Common Reasons For Assisted Living Facility Abuse

  • Understaffing
  • Undertraining
  • Lack of supervision

Signs Of Assisted Living Center Abuse

  • Marks on the resident’s body
  • Bedsores
  • Unpleasant odors/lack of cleaning
  • Frequent illness
  • Mood swings

Types Of Assisted Living Abuse

  • Physical abuse
  • Sexual abuse
  • Unnecessary medical procedures
  • Psychological abuse
  • Neglect
  • Financial exploitations

We Are Committed To Seeking Justice

Has your loved one suffered from abuse, mistreatment or neglect in a Florida assisted living facility? At Ford, Dean & Rotundo, P.A., our lawyers have established a nationwide reputation for pursuing justice through nursing home abuse and neglect lawsuits. Located in the Miami area, we handle these cases across Florida.

Our attorneys share a fierce dedication to holding wrongdoers accountable. They believe that by obtaining maximum compensation for our clients, they help them get closure while also forcing these facilities to take responsibility for their abusive and neglectful actions.

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With more than 40 years of experience in this complex area of law, our lawyers know what it takes to get justice in these cases. They are proud of their record of success. Not only have they helped many victims obtain full compensation for their injuries, but they’ve also brought closure to their suffering and restored dignity to their lives.

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