Category: Nursing Home Abuse

Prince George Healthcare Center in Georgetown has been cited because “the facility failed to make sure that the nursing home area is free from accidental hazards and risks and provides supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.” Because of this, a resident was put…

A mechanical lift is meant to safely move someone who cannot stand or bear weight on their own. In nursing homes and assisted living centers, staff use a Hoyer lift to transfer residents from a bed to a wheelchair, toilet,…

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…

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 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 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…

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 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…