2021- 25 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them
January 25, 2021 | Resources
Beware: these 25 problems occur across the country. They happen in cities, suburbs, and rural communities. They also happen both in “good” and “bad” nursing homes. Even better nursing homes tend to follow standard procedures that violate federal law and harm residents. The best way to receive high-quality care is to settle for nothing else, each and every day. This guide gives you the tools to do exactly that.
This guide is an updated and expanded version of 20 Common Nursing Home Problems – and How to Resolve Them, which was written with financial support from the Commonwealth Fund. This revision, like the original edition, introduces each common problem by identifying a false statement commonly made by nursing home staff, along with a clear statement of the relevant law.
This new edition addresses additional problems, discusses issues in more detail, and includes recent revisions to federal regulations and guidance. This edition emphasizes strategies to prevent evictions, as described in the discussion of Problems #7 through #14.
Whether you are a nursing home resident, a family member, or a supportive friend, this guide gives you the tools you need to identify and then resolve the problems that residents most frequently face. Your determined advocacy can be the difference between going through-the motions nursing home care, and the high-quality, person-centered care that residents are promised by federal law.
2021- 25 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them