Q

Get a Free Consultation

(215) 985-0777

    Spam Filter:  

    Q
    Get a Free Consultation

      Spam Filter:  

      How to Choose a Long Term Care Facility for Your Loved One

      Choosing a long term care facility for a loved one, such as a parent, child or spouse, is often a difficult decision. Naturally, you want to ensure the best care for your loved one. Finding the right facility often requires several interviews with prospective facilities. Below are three things you should discuss with any prospective care facility.

      3 Things to Ask When Choosing a Long Term Care Facility

      1. Employee retention rate

      In general, happy employees are less inclined to engage in abusive or neglectful behavior. Therefore, you want to know what the employee retention rate is, or how often employees leave. A 50% retention rate, i.e., 50% of employees will stay on within a specified period of time, is quite low, and actually fairly common. Nursing homes, for instance, are notorious for having low retention rates.

      Low retention rates can signify problems with staff, the people who will be looking after your loved one. A quality long term care facility will have a retention rate of 60% or higher. Therefore, you should aim for a retention rate of above 60%.

      2. Notification in the event of an injury or accident

      You should also inquire about the home’s policy regarding notification in the event of injury. In many nursing home injury and accident cases, the number one complaint is that family members did not receive notice about the injury until several hours if not days later.

      If your loved one is injured or otherwise needs emergency medical care, what is the notification protocol? How soon do you receive notification? In addition, other pertinent questions include:

      • Who makes the call as to whether your loved one needs emergency care?
      • Where is the nearest emergency room?
      • Who notifies your loved one’s medical (primary) doctor and when?

      3. Background checks

      While of course, care facilities perform background checks on employees prior to offering employment, you also want to know whether the home performs additional or subsequent background checks on employees. Just because an employee passed a background check when they were first hired does not mean that the same employee will pass a subsequent background check. Many nursing home abuse and assault cases involve employees who initially passed a background check and were later convicted of drug use or assault.

      In addition, what is the home’s policy about roommates and in-room safety? Does the home perform background checks on all residents? You certainly do not want your loved one rooming with someone who was previously convicted of sexual assault or a violent crime.

      About Our Law Firm

      Our firm handles criminal defense and personal injury cases, including nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Firm partner, Jordan Namerow, has handled many nursing home injury cases. Call for a free case review. (215) 985-0777

      Disclaimer: This website does not create any attorney-client relationship or provide legal advice. Our lawyers provide legal advice only after accepting a case. It is imperative that any action taken is done on advice of counsel. Read full disclaimer below.

      Nursing home abuse and injury cases accepted in Philadelphia, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and throughout other parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

      FREE CONSULTATIONS (215) 985-0777

      {

      You made the whole process so easy. Not once did I ever think you didn’t have my best interest in mind or even doubted the seriousness of my issue. I felt like I could email you to get an update at any point and you got back to me so quickly.

      {
      5
      L. F.
      {

      Jordan Namerow is a lawyer who goes above and beyond. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation on a personal injury case.

      {
      5
      April G.
      {

      I had a fabulous experience using Jordan Namerow as my attorney. He was knowledgeable, personable, honest, responsive, and best of all, easy to talk to. 

      {
      5
      Tara D.
      {

      Jordan is a great lawyer. He is very efficient, loyal and supportive. I would recommend him to anyone. He gets the job done. 

      {
      5
      Terrance M.
      {

      Mr. Jordan Namerow a very good attorney, I would recommend him in a heart beat. The company is good, just good all around. Thank you.

      {
      5
      Kim O.
      {

      I really thank you for helping me with everything, best lawyer ever.

      {
      5
      Pablo D.

      Wrongful Death Claims in Pennsylvania Nursing Home Injury Lawsuits

      Nursing home resident injuries due to abuse, neglect or accidents are very common, and in some situations, the injuries lead to death. Surviving family members are often misinformed about their legal rights to pursue justice on behalf of their deceased loved ones. At...

      What to Expect After Calling a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer (Pennsylvania)

      What To Expect After You Call a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer (Pennsylvania) Watch the YouTube video here. What can you expect after you call a nursing home injury lawyer? "Once you've communicated with the attorneys, we will schedule an initial interview to evaluate...

      What to Do If You Suspect a Loved One is Being Abused or Neglected in a PA Nursing Home

      What to Do If You Suspect PA Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect Take the following steps if you suspect a loved one is being abused or neglected in a Pennsylvania nursing home. Call 911 or local law enforcement. Talk to the nursing home administrator or management. File a...

      Watching Over a Loved One in a Nursing Home in Pennsylvania

      Beware of Abuse & Neglect Nursing home abuse and neglect are major problems in this country, and because nursing home residents are often unable to speak up for themselves, these problems have only continued to grow. Having a loved one in a nursing home is often...

      The Federal Medicare Nursing Home Rating System – Nursing Home Compare

      The federal government’s Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provides a rating service for nursing homes around the country, including the Philadelphia area. Known as Nursing Home Compare, the program gives consumers the ability to compare information...