There are state of Illinois and federal laws that have been enacted to protect nursing home patients. Unfortunately, it has been estimated that some form of nursing home patient abuse or neglect has been found in approximately 30 percent of all nursing home facilities. Do you suspect that you or your loved one has suffered neglect or abuse or even death while a resident in a nursing home? The Law Offices of John M. Borcia has the expertise to help stop the elder abuse/neglect and obtain financial compensation for the pain, suffering, neglect and abuse that has occurred.
List of Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities in Lake County, IL
Below is a list of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehab centers where abuse/neglect could be present within Lake County, Illinois area:
- Winchester House (Libertyville)
- Libertyville Manor (Libertyville)
- ManorCare (Libertyville)
- Autumn Leaves (Vernon Hills)
- Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes (Vernon Hills)
- Brookdale (Vernon Hills)
- Westmoreland Nursing Center (Lake Forest)
- GlenLake Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Waukegan)
- Bayside Terrace (Waukegan)
- The Grove At The Lake (Zion)
- Oak Hill Supportive Living Community (Round Lake Beach)
- Hillcrest Nursing Center (Round Lake Beach)
- Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care (Lake Zurich)
- Lake Barrington Woods (Lake Barrington)
- Victory Centre of Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills)
- Westmoreland Nursing Center (Lake Forest)
- Lake Forest Place (Lake Forest)
- Sunrise of Highland Park (Highland Park)
- Sedgebrook (Lincolnshire)
- Sunrise of Buffalo Grove (Buffalo Grove)
- Brentwood North Healthcare Center (Deerfield)
- The Village at Victory Lakes (Lindenhurst)
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes must follow the state of Illinois and federal rules about how many regular and licensed employees are on staff during every 24-hour period. Nursing homes are also required to follow rules about the care and treatment of their residents, including rotating bed-ridden patients to prevent ulcers, and providing proper nutrition, medication and personal care. Neglect often occurs when a caregiver is negligent or simply does not provide proper treatment to an individual in their care. It is important to remember that there are many forms of nursing home abuse abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, sexual or financial. Some types of abuse and neglect include:
- Medication errors
- Improper nutrition
- Medical treatment errors
- Improper hygiene and personal care
- Broken bones
- Bedsores
- Sexual abuse
- Sexual harassment
- Verbal abuse
- Emotional abuse and trauma
- Forcible restraint
- Death
Contact Us To Talk About Your Case
If you think you or your loved one has suffered nursing home neglect or abuse in Lake County, IL area, please contact our nursing home abuse lawyers immediately. The Law Offices of John M. Borcia can give you expert legal advice, and will help ensure that you or your loved one are protected and receive the financial compensation to which you are entitled. We will be happy to talk to you any time, and offer a free consultation to discuss your situation and answer any questions you may have. For your convenience, our attorneys are available during the day, in the evening and on week-ends. You won’t be charged unless you receive a settlement. Let our Lake County nursing home neglect lawyers help you.
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