How to Report a Nursing Home

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Nursing homes are supposed to provide care for people who cannot care for themselves. Unfortunately, thousands of nursing home residents suffer abuse and neglect every year in the United States. In the event that you suspect nursing home abuse, there are steps you should take to report the facility and protect the safety and well-being of your loved one and other residents.

File a Complaint with the Facility

In some cases, neglect or abuse may be the result of one or a handful of employees and not a system problem at the facility as a whole. If you suspect problems, start by reporting the issue to the facility in writing and observe how they respond.

Report the Matter to the South Carolina Department of Health

The South Carolina Department of Health’s Division of Nursing Homes surveys facilities that receive government funding through Medicaid and Medicare. If you believe that abuse or neglect is occurring at a nursing home, you can call their complaint hotline at 1-800-922-6735 or send them an email at scboccomplaint@dhec.sc.gov.

Contact a Lawyer

Finally, you should contact a lawyer if you see any evidence of nursing home abuse or neglect. An attorney familiar with nursing home litigation will be able to help you report the facility and protect you or your loved one’s legal rights.

Do I Need a Lawyer?

If you or your loved one was hurt at a nursing home, it’s in your best interest to contact a lawyer right away.

Should I Call the Police?

If you believe that a nursing home resident is in immediate danger or there is criminal activity going on at the home, you should call the police.

Can I Afford a Nursing Home Injury Lawyer?

At Dan Pruitt Injury Law Firm, we only collect legal fees if we win your case, ensuring that everyone who needs legal representation has access to it.

Call Us Today to Speak with a Greenville Nursing Home Lawyer

If you believe that your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you should speak to a Greenville nursing home lawyer as soon as possible.

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