Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Attorneys, Pomona

What signs indicate someone in Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center is being abused or neglected?

Signs that someone in Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center may be experiencing abuse or neglect include unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries, sudden weight loss, poor hygiene, and bedsores. Other indicators include changes in behavior, such as withdrawal, anxiety, or depression, as well as untreated medical conditions, dehydration, malnutrition, or a noticeable decline in overall health. Additionally, residents might appear fearful of certain staff members, exhibit signs of overmedication or under-medication, or express concerns about their treatment.

What rights do Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center residents have?

Residents of Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center have several key rights, including:

• Right to dignity and respect: Residents should be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion, maintaining their personal privacy and individuality.
• Right to quality care: They are entitled to receive care that meets their medical, emotional, and personal needs, in accordance with their care plans.
• Right to safety: Residents have the right to live in an environment free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, with appropriate measures in place to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Right to informed consent: They should be fully informed about their medical treatments and have the right to consent to or refuse any treatment.
• Right to privacy: Residents have the right to privacy regarding their medical records, personal belongings, and personal communications.
• Right to participate in decisions: They can participate in decisions regarding their care and treatment, including the right to voice grievances or concerns without fear of retaliation.
• Right to access: Residents should have access to their medical records and be able to contact family members, advocates, or legal representatives as needed.

Who is liable for nursing home abuse and neglect at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center?

Liability for nursing home abuse and neglect at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center can fall on several parties:

• Facility management: The nursing home’s administrators and management are responsible for ensuring that the facility meets all regulatory and safety standards, and they can be held liable for failing to provide adequate supervision or address issues of abuse and neglect.
• Staff members: Individual caregivers, including nurses, aides, and other staff members, may be directly liable if they are found to have committed acts of abuse or neglect.
• Medical professionals: Physicians or other healthcare providers associated with the facility could be liable if their medical negligence contributed to the resident’s harm.
• Corporate entities: If the facility is part of a larger corporate chain or ownership group, the parent company or corporate entity may also be liable for systemic failures or policies contributing to the abuse or neglect.
• State or regulatory agencies: In some cases, state or local regulatory agencies that oversee nursing home operations may be involved if their oversight failures contributed to the abuse or neglect.

The Los Angeles nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Garcia & Artigliere can help hold the right parties accountable.

How can you help a Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center resident who is being abused or neglected?

Helping a resident at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center who is being abused or neglected involves several steps:

• Document evidence: Collect and document any signs of abuse or neglect, including physical injuries, changes in behavior, and unsanitary conditions. This evidence will be crucial for investigations and legal actions.
• Report the abuse: Notify the facility’s management or administrators about the abuse or neglect. It’s also important to report the situation to relevant regulatory agencies or ombudsman programs that oversee nursing home care.
• Contact law enforcement: If the situation involves criminal activity or immediate danger, contact local law enforcement or adult protective services to ensure the resident’s safety and initiate an investigation.
• Seek legal advice: Consult with an attorney with experience in nursing home abuse and neglect. At Garcia & Artigliere, we can provide guidance on your legal rights, help pursue claims for compensation, and ensure that proper legal actions are taken against those responsible for harming your loved one.
• Provide support: Offer emotional support to the resident, advocate for their needs, and help them understand their rights. Ensure they receive appropriate medical and psychological care to address the effects of abuse or neglect.

By taking these steps, you can help ensure that the resident receives the protection and care they need and that those responsible for the abuse or neglect are held accountable.

Do you have a Los Angeles nursing home abuse and neglect attorney near me?

At Garcia & Artigliere, we fight aggressively for any nursing home resident who suffers abuse or is harmed due to any type of preventable conduct. We have offices throughout California and also meet seniors and families outside the office through video conference or by phone when necessary.

Talk to our dedicated Los Angeles nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys today

If you suspect that a loved one at Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center is experiencing abuse or neglect, take immediate action to ensure their safety and well-being. Document any signs of harm, report the issue to facility management and relevant authorities, and seek legal counsel to protect their rights and pursue justice. Then, call the nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys at Garcia & Artigliere. Your proactive steps can make a significant difference in stopping the abuse, holding the responsible parties accountable, and securing the compassionate care your loved one deserves. To schedule a free, confidential consultation with one of our experienced Los Angeles nursing home abuse and neglect lawyers, call or contact our offices in Long Beach or Los Angeles. We proudly serve clients throughout California.

Please read this important information

Both federal and state laws require skilled nursing facilities such as Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center to provide sufficient and competent nursing staffing to meet the needs of their census populations. The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) monitors and regulates skilled nursing facilities and their various staffing levels. Understaffing at skilled nursing facilities often leads to high employee turnover, employee burnout, unsafe working conditions, increased workload and overtime, and unsafe staff to patient ratios. In turn, such understaffing may lead to poor care, lower health inspection ratings, and more instances of abuse and/or neglect.

In its regulatory role, CMS created the Five-Star Rating System[1] that calculates various quality measures based on the data that each facility provides to CMS as part of their respective participation in the Medicare program. According to CMS, “[n]ursing homes with 5 stars are considered to have much above average quality and nursing homes with 1 star are considered to have quality much below average.”[2] Notably, among the most significant factors reviewed by CMS is the “staffing” provided to each facility’s census population.

Based on the data provided to CMS, CMS has determined that Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center located at 1550 North Park Avenue in Pomona, California garnered a 2 Star Rating for staffing, which ranks toward the bottom of that scale – “below average.”[3] On April 27, 2023, Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center was cited for numerous deficiencies, which are available to review in inquiring whether those same deficiencies may apply to you or your loved one (e.g., failing to “provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing,” failure to “ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents”).[4]