Sepsis and serious infections in nursing homes often develop quietly, then escalate fast. Families usually ask the same question once a loved one lands in the hospital or worse: should this have been caught sooner. In many cases, the answer is yes. Infections like urinary tract infections, pneumonia, wound infections,…
Families across Maryland increasingly rely on cameras to protect loved ones living in nursing homes. The Maryland Department of Health now provides formal guidance on electronic monitoring in long-term care facilities, confirming that residents and their representatives may install audio or video devices in residents’ rooms with proper consent. As…
When families place loved ones in adult day care or long-term care programs, they expect a safe environment and proper supervision. A recent federal audit shows that Maryland inspectors failed to identify serious hazards in adult day care centers, raising alarms about whether similar problems also affect nursing homes. If…
A recent $4.5 million settlement between Michigan officials and six long-term care facilities should prompt immediate action from Maryland families who suspect nursing home abuse. If your loved one has suffered bedsores, infections, falls, or other signs of neglect, you may have a valid legal claim. Facilities that accept public…
A recent wrongful death lawsuit involving a nursing home resident who died following an assault by a staff member highlights serious safety concerns that Maryland families should not ignore. On June 24, 2025, the family of a 72-year-old woman filed suit after she died from head injuries sustained at a…
A recent legislative session and series of reports have confirmed what many families already feared: too many nursing homes across Maryland have gone years without being properly inspected. That delay poses a serious risk to residents who may already be facing neglect, unsanitary conditions, or physical harm. If your loved…
A major elder abuse investigation in Virginia is raising concerns for families across the region. While the case centers on a facility in Colonial Heights, the issues it highlights are not limited by state borders. When nursing home staff fail to protect residents, the harm can be devastating. Maryland families…
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision. Families trust that the facility’s staff will provide respectful, professional care. However, not every nursing home lives up to that obligation. Across the country, and here in Maryland, vulnerable residents suffer abuse at the hands of the…
A disturbing case of elder abuse in a Maryland nursing home has renewed calls for stronger oversight and accountability in long-term care facilities. A 75-year-old dementia patient proved essential in securing a conviction against the caregiver responsible. This case, and others like it, has prompted Attorney General Anthony Brown to…
Elder abuse remains a growing concern across the country, including in Maryland, where an increasing number of cases have exposed alarming patterns of mistreatment in long-term care settings. A recent case in Long Island underscores the dangers vulnerable seniors face when entrusted to unqualified or neglectful caretakers. In this case,…