Nursing Homes Incorrectly Uses Hoyer Lift, Results in Broken Bones and Lacerations

Honorage Nursing Center in Florence, SC, has been cited after state investigators found that the facility “failed to protect [a resident] for abuse/neglect.” In this situation, a resident was transferred inappropriately with a Hoyer Lift, resulting in skin lacerations and broken bones….

COVID-19 Reveals Vulnerabilities in Nursing Homes of South Carolina

Outbreaks of Coronavirus in nursing homes in South Carolina and other states have shown that nursing home residents are particularly vulnerable to the deadly respiratory disease. A King County, Washington, nursing home was the nation’s first “hot spot” for coronavirus…

Nursing Home’s Failure to Report Resident Injuries, Citation Reveals

Dr. Ronald E McNair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been cited for the physical abuse of a resident. A family member shared with the investigator compiling this citation report that a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) had kicked the resident, causing…

Brian Center Nursing Care Fails to Help Resident with Extreme Weight Loss

Brian Center Nursing Home has been cited for allegedly neglecting a resident who rapidly lost weight. The facility did not provide adequate nutrition and failed to determine the cause of this resident’s weight loss. Don’t Wait. Get Help for Nursing Home Abuse Today. This…

Broad Creek Care Center: Resident Verbally Abused

Broad Creek Care Center in Hilton Head Island, SC, has been cited for abuse after a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) yelled at a resident. The CNA was seen yelling and pointing their finger at the resident. The facility has a…

Residents Suffer Injuries from Multiple Falls at Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews in Columbia

Brian Center Nursing Care – St. Andrews in Columbia, SC, has been cited for failing to prevent falls for its residents. This facility was profiled in one of our previous blog posts after failing to follow state reporting regulations, which…

Saluda Nursing Home: Resident Slapped by Staff

Saluda Nursing Home in South Carolina has been cited after failing to protect a resident from abuse. Don’t Wait. Get Help for Nursing Home Abuse Today. Two Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) were helping a resident get into her bed. One CNA rolled…

Brian Center Nursing Home Care in St. Andrews Fails to Report Resident Abuse

At Brian Center Nursing Home Care – St. Andrews, an altercation between two residents revealed the nursing home’s cavalier attitude toward protecting residents and negligence in following state reporting regulations. Don’t Wait. Get Help for Nursing Home Abuse Today. Resident…