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Illinois nursing facilities across the Metro-East region are facing serious scrutiny after regulators levied approximately $1.3 million in penalties against 16 facilities during the first four months of 2025. These substantial fines highlight widespread concerns about resident safety and quality of care at nursing homes throughout the area. The penalties, issued jointly by Illinois Department…

When you trust a nursing home to care for your mother, father, or grandparent, you expect them to provide safety and comfort, not equipment that could trap, injure, or kill them. Yet bedrails, the very devices marketed as "safety" features, have caused preventable deaths across the Chicago metro area. Instead of keeping residents safe in…

Chicago nursing home neglect lawyers explain the updated recommendations Infection is one of the most common and serious health issues facing nursing home residents, and is often the result of neglect. But new industry standards for facilities aim to improve infection prevention and control to keep residents safe. For the first time in 17 years,…

When a Care Plan Becomes a Lifeline That’s Ignored In a nursing home, a resident’s care plan isn’t just a formality. It’s their safety net. Every medication, every turning schedule to prevent bedsores, and every dietary restriction is supposed to be carefully documented and followed. But when staff fail to carry out even one part…

The push to repeal the nursing home staffing rule can have a direct impact on the care of residents Families across Chicago and the rest of the country rely on nursing homes to provide safe and compassionate care for their loved ones. But recent developments in Washington could impact the quality of care that residents…

When you trust a nursing home with the care of a loved one, you expect them to be safe, comfortable, and treated with dignity. Sadly, in many Chicago facilities, residents suffer preventable injuries because the staff isn’t properly trained. These injuries can be devastating, both physically and emotionally, and often leave families feeling betrayed and…

Keeping Records Is Critical for Your Loved One’s Safety and Your Case Discovering signs that your loved one might be being neglected in a Chicago nursing home is heartbreaking and stressful. Many families struggle with questions about what to do next. Should you confront the facility? Should you remove your loved one immediately? Should you…

Sepsis is a word no family wants to hear, especially when it’s spoken in the same breath as a nursing home. For older adults in long-term care, sepsis isn’t rare. It’s one of the most serious threats they face. What’s worse is that many of these cases could have been prevented with proper care and…

Skin tears might seem like minor injuries at first glance, but for older adults living in nursing homes, they can be a big deal. These wounds are caused by friction, shear, or even the removal of medical tape. They can lead to infections, pain, reduced mobility, and other health complications. Skin tears are more common…

Abuse and neglect in nursing homes are heartbreaking realities that too many Illinois families face. These violations can leave residents and their families feeling powerless and unsure about what to do. ​If you or a loved one has experienced abuse or neglect in an Illinois nursing home, one option is to contact the Long-Term Care…