In a report from MDH, it was alleged that a client at Hillcrest Care and Rehabilitation in Mankato was injured when they rolled out of bed due to improper placement and use of an air mattress. Substantiated Neglect Against Hillcrest
Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities
Federal Requirements for Nursing Homes and Long Term Care Facilities Federal Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities – 42 CFR 483 The federal requirements and regulations for long term care facilities also known as nursing homes are contained at 42 CFR
The Geneva Suites Failure to Respond to Stroke Symptoms
Delayed Response to Change in Condition at The Geneva Suites In a report from the MDH, it was alleged that a client at The Geneva Suites was neglected when the facility did not respond appropriately to reports of a client
Saint Therese of Woodbury Resident Falls with Injuries
In a report from the MDH, St. Therese / Saint Therese of Woodbury was alleged to neglect a resident when the facility failed to follow the client’s service plan for toileting, resulting in a fall with injuries. Fall Injury at
Maple Hill Senior Living – Multiple Falls
Fracture to Shoulder of Resident at Maple Hill Senior Living In a report from the MDH it is alleged that the Maple Hill Senior Living (AP) neglected the client, on two separate occasions, when the AP did not answer the
Vulnerable Client at Butterfly Bound Care Sexual Abuse Allegations
In a MDH report it was alleged that a client at Butterfly Bound Care was sexually abused when the alleged perpetrator (AP) abused a client when he had sex with the client, gave the client $100.00, and then told the
Pressure Injuries Sores Decubitus
Decubitus Pressure Injuries Sores are Avoid Unless Underlying Clinical Reason for Sores Avoiding Nursing Home Pressure Ulcer Injury Nursing homes are established to provide the elderly with the assistance and care they need. In many instances, your loved one may
Hoyer Mechanical Patient Lift Fall Injuries
How to Avoid Injury From Mechanical Patient Lifts Nursing Homes have a legal duty to ensure that all the patient lifts also known as Hoyer Lifts and other medical equipment, including the staff training, is up to the standards. It
UTI Complications Infections
Complications Can Be Serious As a result of UTI complications many residents can require hospitalization and can die from blood poisoning known as sepsis. Bladder and Urinary Infection Information According to the Mayo Clinic in an article concerning urinary infections,
Wandering and Elopement
Nursing Homes Have a Duty to Prevent Residents from Wandering and Elopement Many residents of nursing homes are suffering from a disability that affects their mental capacity, such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and delirium. Nursing homes need to have sufficient
Elder Physical Abuse
Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes by Staff and Fellow Residents is a Real Problem Nursing home physical abuse happens more often than anyone wants to admit. This is often because the nursing home staff is not properly checked during the
Suspected Elder Abuse and Neglect
How to Reduce Chances of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect? Regardless of how many reviews you have read, how much research you have done and how much you have paid to have your loved one put in the best nursing
Dehydration of Nursing Home Residents
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Prevent Dehydration and Notice Dehydration Signs Dehydration occurs when a nursing home resident loses more water than they take in. The human body requires an adequate amount of fluid to function properly; for
Infectious Disease in Nursing Homes
Nursing Homes Have a Legal Duty to Reduce Exposure to Infectious Diseases such as C-Diff, MRSA, and Staph Nursing homes have to take reasonable measures to prevent residents from acquiring infectious diseases such as Staph, C Diff, MRSA, VRE, CRE
Fracture and Falls in Nursing Home
Fall Injury in Nursing Home is Usually Preventable with Proper Care and Supervision According to an article produced by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, The absolute goal is to prevent a fall injury. The cost of fall injuries among
TFF Care Fails to Timely Respond to Fracture Injuries
MDH Cites Facility After Fall with Fractures In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at TFF Care Copperfield Hill, The Lodge was neglected when the alleged perpetrator (AP) failed to answer the
Hometown Senior Living Resident Suffers Fractured Hip
MDH Cites Hometown Senior Living after Resident Falls with Fracture In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Hometown Senior Living the alleged perpetrator (AP) neglected the client, when the AP failed
Fall Injury at Brookdale North Oaks
MDH Cites Brookdale North Oaks In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Brookdale North Oaks was not adequately supervised and fell and was hospitalized with fractured shoulder. Failure to supervise leads
Lino Lakes Assisted Living Exploitation and Fall Injuries Substantiated

In a recent MDH report there was substantiated neglect found against Lino Lakes Assisted Living when a resident suffered rib fractures. The facility neglected a client when staff failed to assist the client with toileting, and the client fell resulting
Green Pine Acres Failed to Provide Adquate Wound Care
MDH Cites Green Pine Acres After Issue with Wound Care In a report from the Minnesota Department of Health it is alleged that a client at Green Pine Acres failed to thoroughly investigate contributing factors related to the saturation and