Horton Law Firm Blog Category: Nursing Home Law
Bill Allows Cameras in Nursing Homes
Illinois recently passed legislation to allow nursing home cameras for video and audio monitoring to ensure the safe and humane treatment of residents. The bill is awaiting a decision from Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner. The legislation would allow families to place video... read moreCommunication Leads to Improvement in Nursing Homes
A new study from Brown University has linked communication and attentiveness in nursing homes with quality of care, meaning that there could be another matrix by which nursing care facilities are rated. The data was collected through surveys distributed to staff and... read moreSenior Care Costs Soar
A survey conducted by Genworth Financial, one of the major providers of long-term care insurance, has concluded that the cost of elder care has risen yet again, with the median cost of one year in a nursing home reaching $91,250. This increase reflects the steady 4%... read moreTexas Bill Could Shut Down Dangerous Nursing Homes
The Texas Senate is considering a bill that would place more stringent consequences on nursing homes that receive high-level violations. Senate Bill 304, nicknamed the “Three Strikes Rule,” would allow the Department of Aging and Disability Services to shut down... read moreNursing Home Scores Drop With New Federal Ratings
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently revamped its rating system for nursing homes. The result: About one-third of all facilities received lower ratings. It’s time we raise the standards for nursing homes across the country. The change in the rating... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way we can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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