Edward Jackson, 51, resided at the Claridge House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He developed a wound on his left heel and allegedly received wound care from Quality Surgical Management Inc. and its employee nurse for more than two months. Jackson subsequently was transferred to a hospital where he was diagnosed…
Barbara Tucker, 68, suffered a broken ankle and kneecap in a fall at a rehabilitation facility. After she was hospitalized, she entered Lynchburg Care Center where she suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism 11 days later. She was survived by her four adult children. The lawsuit against the care center facility…
Jean Vicoli, 93, was admitted to Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for rehabilitation following her fall, which resulted in a fractured femur and other injuries. A fall prevention care plan allegedly was put in place, including encouragement to call for assistance before moving about by walking. The staff later noted…
Helen Ende was 89 years old and suffered from dementia. While she was a resident at Parkside Manor, she was allowed, unnoticed, to wander off the premises and remain outside in the cold for almost seven hours before the nursing home staff realized she was missing. She froze to death.…
Lucy Jarmon, a hospice patient, was suffering from Type 2 diabetes. She had a five-day respite stay at Creekside Center for Rehabilitation & Healing. After returning home, Jarmon developed hyperglycemia, and it was determined that she had not received insulin or had her blood sugar checked during her stay at…
Eleanor Kalai was admitted to St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Hospital after having surgery for a fractured femur. When she was admitted, she was suffering from impaired cognition and required help with activities of daily living. Approximately six months after her admission, she fell and dislocated her left shoulder. She also fell…
Helen Ende, 89, suffered from dementia. She was a resident of Parkside Manor. Ende left the facility and remained outdoors for approximately seven hours in freezing temperatures, and she froze to death. Staff at the nursing home didn’t realize she was gone. She was survived by her son. Her son,…
Antoinette McAleese, 83, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and other health problems. She underwent surgery for a fractured hip and was admitted to Crestview Center. During her stay, she was immobile and required assistance with transfers and all daily activities. Early-stage bedsores were revealed on her right buttock and hip. An…
Dorothy Mae Lyles was admitted to Sanatoga Center after a hospitalization. At the time of her admission to the nursing home facility, she was noted to have pressure sores. She was also noted to be a high risk for developing additional pressure sores due to her need for assistance with…
Barbara Ouimette was admitted to Rosewood Care Center in St. Charles, Ill. At the time, she was at high risk of skin breakdown. She also required assistance with activities of daily living. Over the next several years, she experienced significant weight loss and developed a right buttock wound and pressure…