A five-star rating system designed more than a decade ago to assess the quality of care at U.S. nursing homes is badly broken. That’s the conclusion of an in-depth New York Times investigation, which concludes many of these facilities manipulate the data to improve...

Many nursing home residents that did not get COVID-19 are also suffering the consequences of the virus. Patient neglect complaints have risen alarmingly in the wake of the pandemic. While COVID-19 is seen as the major threat to residents of long-term care facilities,...

The COVID Tracking Project reports 39% of U.S. deaths attributed to the coronavirus have occurred in nursing homes across the United States. In Illinois, the rate is even higher at 50.3% of the 7,559 statewide fatalities as of Dec. 22. In early December, a report...

Care workers in Chicago have repeatedly signaled their intent to strike for improved conditions during the pandemic. But if a work stoppage does occur, what does that mean for the care of your loved one? Thousands of nursing home employees around the city planned a...

When you put your aging parent into an Illinois nursing home, you expected exemplary care from the staff. Lately, maybe you harbor suspicions about the care your mother or father receives. Rather than physical abuse, you suspect financial abuse. What should you do?...

Caring for a loved one as they age is a huge undertaking, and it takes a team to provide them with the help they need. While the staff in a nursing home may try their best, the facility might not put them in a position to succeed. Illinois has the worst ratio of...

When families in Arlington Heights are in search of a reliable nursing home facility for their loved one, chances are they are looking for a place where their family member will be well cared for and still be able to experience the excitement and fulfillment of life. ...

People who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease may be at risk of abuse or neglect in a nursing home. They may be uncooperative or aggressive, thereby becoming a target of abuse. They are also more vulnerable because they may not be able to communicate abuse or...

The main reason for taking elderly people to nursing homes is so they can receive more care and attention from professional caregivers. Unfortunately, this might not be what happens in some nursing homes as some of the caregivers end up abusing them instead.  The...

Finding out a loved one is suffering abuse in an Illinois long-term care facility is devastating. Not only do you work to remove your loved one from that situation but you also want to ensure others know what is happening. It can be quite sad to walk out the door with...