Findings Seven area nursing homes received the lowest quality ratings from the federal government last year based partly on state inspections in 2009 and 2010. Three are the lowest rated so far this year. Inspection reports show that residents in the worst-rated homes live in dirty conditions, endure verbal and physical abuse, and are neglected. ... Read more

Last week, the Genesee County Nursing Home in New York received the highest possible rating of all skilled nursing facilities in the United States from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The criteria used to determine the ratings was based on performance in health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of medical care. All of ... Read more

The Minnesota Department of Health has determined that a Benedictine Health Center employee neglected a resident, causing her to fall. The resident — who suffered from advanced Parkinson’s disease, dementia, a stroke and osteoarthritis — died nine days later. “There is nothing in the investigative records to indicate any relationship between the fall and the ... Read more

By Samantha Anderson, KRDO.com Posted November 5, 2009   COLORADO SPRINGS – A Colorado Springs man is suing Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center on allegation of elderly abuse.   Paul Johnson has been taking care of his friend Bill Starkey for the past year. A few months ago, Johnson noticed negative changes at Parkmoor Village. “I ... Read more

By Diana Hefley, Herald writer October 16, 2009   EVERETT — An Everett nursing home is being accused of neglecting a 97-year-old man and allowing his penis to slowly rot off.   A lawsuit was filed against the Everett Rehabilitation and Care Center earlier this week. The lawsuit alleges that nursing home staff failed to ... Read more