Helping the countless nursing home residents who have suffered abuse and neglect

NursingHomesAbuse.org exists to inform families about the risks of nursing home abuse, and helps people take legal action if a loved one has been injured.

Our Mission

At NursingHomesAbuse.org, our mission is to help the countless nursing home residents who have suffered abuse and neglect by those entrusted with their care. Abuse of senior citizens in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is widespread and often goes unreported.

We provide education and resources for seniors and their loved ones as part of a larger effort to stop the cycle of neglect and abuse that has reached epidemic levels in nursing homes and other care facilities across the country.

Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes

Learn About Potential Causes and Injuries

Injuries

Bedsores

Malnutrition and Dehydration

Broken Bones

Wrongful Death

Causes

Understaffing

Wandering & Elopement

Inadequate Training

Medication Errors

Resources for Families

Frequently Asked Questions

What is nursing home abuse?

According to the federal government, “nursing home abuse means the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinements, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish.” Nursing home abuse involves harm or injury done to an older adult intended to cause pain, suffering, or impairment.

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What are the types of nursing home abuse?

Physical Abuse
Neglect
Emotional Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Financial Abuse
Abandonment

Learn more about the types of nursing home abuse.

What are common nursing home injuries?

Bedsores
Broken Bones and Fractures
Dehydration and Malnutrition
Asphyxia
Infections
Head Injuries
Bruises and Skin Tears
Cuts and Lacerations
Welts
Spinal Injuries

Learn more about nursing home injuries.

What are the long-term effects of elder abuse?

Deterioration in relationships
Feelings of shame and guilt
Loss of self-esteem
Diminished psychological wellness
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Increased cognitive decline or functional impairment
Diminished independence (particular after financial abuse)
Loneliness
Sleep disturbances

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Nursing Home Abuse Should Have Consequences

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Helping the countless nursing home residents who have suffered abuse and neglect

Our Mission

Types of Abuse in Nursing Homes

Physical Abuse

Emotional Abuse

Nursing Home Neglect

Sexual Abuse

Financial Abuse

Abandonment