Citrus County Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Lawyers

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Deciding to place your elderly loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility in Citrus County can be a difficult one. You never think your loved one will be subject to cruel abuse or neglect, but the sad truth is that this does happen, and probably more often than you think. Nursing homes are notorious for placing profits over people, which means there are large instances of mistreatment, abuse, and negligence.

Nursing home and assisted living facility neglect and abuse in Citrus County can include the following:

• Verbal abuse: resident’s being blamed for unnecessary things, resident’s being bullied or laughed at, resident’s being humiliated or used as a scapegoat.
• Sexual abuse: Caregivers forcing your loved one to undress, your loved one being fondled or forced to engage in sexual acts, your loved ones being shown porn or other vulgar material, your loved one being forced to watch sex acts.
• Physical abuse: Shoving, striking, hitting, inappropriate use of restraints, and delivering the wrong medications
• Mental abuse: ignoring your loved one, isolating your loved one, and even nonverbal threats

If you suspect any types of abuse or neglect in a Citrus County nursing home, you should take these very seriously. The following could be indicators that your loved one has been or is currently being neglected or abused:

• Tension between resident and staff members
• Sudden changes in their disposition
• Physical injuries like bruises and broken bones that have no explanation
• Broken eyeglasses and stains or tears in clothing
• Being overmedicated or under medicated
• Sudden weight loss
• Bedsores or pressure sores
• Facility is dirty
• Poorly trained staff members
• Staff members failing to answer your questions

No person living in a Citrus County nursing home or assisted living facility should have to suffer from any type of abuse. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities must adhere to strict policies in order to keep their residents safe from harm. They should be keeping their staff up to date with the latest training techniques, properly supervising staff members, and reporting any instances of suspected abuse. If you suspect any kind of nursing home or assisted living facility abuse or neglect, you should speak with the administration at your loved one’s residence right away so that they can launch an immediate investigation into your claim. Please understand that they are legally required to look into your accusations.

If you have questions or concerns about what nursing home or assisted living facility abuse or negligence in Citrus County, we urge you to take action and contact our Citrus County Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Lawyers at Whittel & Melton. The best thing you can do for your edlerly loved one is to seek legal advice as soon as possible.

Coronavirus in Citrus County Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities

Here is a list of the facilities in Citrus County that have reported cases of coronavirus:

1. Sunflower Springs LLC

8733 West Yulee Drive, Homosassa Springs, FL 34448

1 Positive Resident

2. Superior Residences of Lecanto

4865 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461

1 Positive Resident and 1 Positive Resident Transferred

Stop The Abuse Today

The senior citizens who are residing in nursing homes or assisted living facilities are usually in very fragile states physically and/or emotionally. These edlerly individuals rely on the help of nursing home staff members for their daily tasks like eating, getting out of bed, getting dressed, health care, bathing, and many other needs. Because of their needs, this places them at the mercy of their caretakers. When staff members choose to prey upon the elderly in their care and abuse them physically, emotionally, sexually, or financially, it is despicable. If you have experienced an instance of abuse or are suspicious of foul play at your loved one’s nursing home or assisted living facility, We urge you to take immediate action.

If you think your elderly loved one has been abused at their nursing home or assisted living facility, you have every right to be angry. Our Citrus County Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Lawyers at Whittel & Melton can take legal action against the responsible facility to pursue financial compensation for all of the harm that was inflicted on your loved one. We are available and ready to help you and your family overcome the challenges that tag along with abuse or neglect at a nursing home or assisted living facility. Call us at 352-726-0078 to set up a free consultation today.

Contact a Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Abuse Attorney in Citrus County

When your loved one is mistreated at a nursing home or assisted living facility, you have a right to seek justice. Our Citrus County Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse Attorneys at Whittel & Melton can help you fight for your loved one’s rights while pursuing compensation for all the pain and suffering your loved one was forced to endure. We are available 24/7 to speak with you about your potential claim and make sure you understand how best to proceed. Every case is unique and we are happy to tell you more in a free consultation. Contact us online or call 352-726-0078.