Nursing Home Abuse

Where Does Nursing Home Abuse Occur?

Nursing homes are intended to offer specialized medical care, safety for the resident and comfort when families or loved ones can no longer provide this care or do not have the specialized training to do so. These facilities often go by several names, including:

• Nursing homes
• Senior living homes
• Rehabilitation facilities
• Short- and long-term care facilities
• Assisted living homes

Is Your Loved One a Victim of Nursing Home Abuse?

Unfortunately, in what can be a harrowing experience, a loved one residing in a nursing home may become the victim of nursing home abuse. This is an experience no one wishes to have, but if it does, qualified, caring nursing home abuse attorneys can help bring justice to those who have committed wrongdoing.



Baker Law Team is a small, family practice based in the outskirts of Indianapolis. We provide peace of mind when you call us regarding a potential case, and we offer a comfortable, accessible location for a free consultation with an attorney.

How Common Is Nursing Home Abuse?

The senior population is particularly vulnerable to abuse. Roughly one in every 10 Americans aged 60 or older has experienced some form of elder abuse, the National Council on Aging reports.

How Does Nursing Home Abuse Happen?

Nursing home abuse can happen as a one-time reckless incident at the hands of a nurse, doctor or staff person, or it can be the result of ongoing, chronic negligence. In some cases, residents will be able to notify family or friends of the abuse.



Other times, in the most egregious situations, they are unable to communicate and report their abuser. The abuse can be deliberate, or it can be the result of incompetent or reckless care.

What Are Examples of Nursing Home Abuse?

There are many forms of nursing home abuse, and they may result in changes in a loved one’s demeanor, emotional state or happiness. A few examples include:

• Verbal or emotional abuse by staff
• Lack of adequate medical care, resulting in conditions such as bedsores
• The wrong medication or wrong dosage
• Criminal events such as sexual assault or physical abuse
• Poor attention to the patient’s personal hygiene, or unaddressed health issues
• Unusual or frequent bruises
• Cuts, open wounds or lacerations

Financial Abuse Can Also Occur

In addition to enduring physical, emotional or mental abuse, some nursing home abuse victims also experience financial abuse. There may be incorrect or inflated billing for medical care or treatment. In other cases, the nursing home resident could become the victim of fraud or identity theft at the hands of staff trusted to provide care.

If You Believe Nursing Home Abuse Is Happening, Here’s What to Do

If you think your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, first file a complaint with the facility. If the acts are criminal in nature, also notify the police immediately. If your loved one requires medical care, such as for physical abuse, make sure he or she receives full and proper treatment.

Call Us Today at Baker Law Team – 317-524-6900

Please immediately notify an attorney of your suspicions. If you have a gut feeling something is not right, we are here to talk you through what happened and discuss possible legal action to hold those responsible liable for their negligent or malicious actions.



If you have any documentation related to the incident, notes you took on what happened, a timeline of events or any other details, please have those materials ready when you come to Baker Law Team for your free consultation. We have more than 40 years of legal experience. Please call us today.