According to a report by USA Today, one in five nursing homes in the United States would rate on the lower end of the scale used to determine the quality of the nations 15,700 homes. Analysis of the data shows that nursing home operators should work to establish a better environment for their patients. It is important to note that all nursing homes must meet certain requirements set by Medicare, so even homes that score only one star may not necessarily be a bad facility, but they may not offer the comfort and care that many people expect.
If someone you love has been the victim of nursing home negligence, contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 today.