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Audit Report: Iowa Nursing Home Inspections Fail to Meet Federal Standards
Iowa’s Auditor of State, Rob Sand, recently announced the state is not meeting federal standards for timely nursing home inspections. During a press conference, he highlighted the inadequate performance of Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) in regulating these facilities, indicating a crisis in the state’s nursing homes….
Read MoreIowa Nursing Home Evacuated Due to Extreme Understaffing
Aspire of Donnellson faced an emergency evacuation last month due to an extreme shortage of staff. The Iowa nursing home facility was so understaffed, in fact, that workers there sometimes called 9-1-1 for assistance. State records show that even the director of nursing pulled a 34-hour shift with minimal breaks…
Read MoreA Long Over-due Victory for Misdiagnosed Veterans in Tomah
In a significant development, approximately 100 former service veterans treated at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Wisconsin have been awarded over $4.2 million in overdue benefits. This much-needed financial relief comes after a thorough review of disability exams conducted at the Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center. What Is the…
Read MoreDecomposing Body Found in Miami Nursing Home Closet
The decomposing body of a resident was found Monday in the closet of a Florida nursing home. One family believes it is their relative. According to the family, Elin Etienne, a 71-year-old resident at the facility, went missing about two weeks prior to the discovery of the body. Etienne’s family…
Read MoreIowa’s Care Initiatives Has Been Sued for Wrongful Death at Least 10 Times
Care Initiatives is one of the biggest nursing home companies in the state, and it is currently facing 10 wrongful death lawsuits. These lawsuits were all filed within the past year and a half. The wrongful death lawsuits were filed against several of the company’s 43 nursing homes. There are…
Read MoreProblems at The Villa of Greenfield Highlight Challenges Across Wisconsin’s Assisted Living System
In October 2022, Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services finished its investigation of The Villa of Greenfield assisted living facility. Investigators drafted a 97-page report detailing numerous violations, complaints of neglect, police contacts with the facility and more. The problems at The Villa of Greenfield highlight the challenges facing Wisconsin’s assisted…
Read MoreMore Iowa Care Facilities Facing Serious Citations
Recent inspections of care facilities across Iowa have revealed a similar thread of significant violations. These issues are not new and they have been a persistent issue for many years. Residents continue to suffer significant and fatal harm for reasons that include poor oversight, understaffing and abuse. These findings should…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Assisted Living in Facilities in Wisconsin
When families need to consider assisted living or long-term care for a loved one, it is hard to know where to start. How do you know if the place you select will provide the care your loved one needs? How much will it cost? What is the admissions process? At…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Memory Care Facilities in Wisconsin
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are devastating, both for the patients and their families. People suffering from these medical conditions can no longer care for themselves. Gradually these individuals become someone who is unrecognizable and no longer able to care for themselves. Many families make the difficult decision to…
Read MoreLegionnaires’ Disease Confirmed at a West Allis Senior Center
Last week, health officials confirmed a positive case of Legionnaires’ Disease in West Allis, Milwaukee. The Southwest Suburban Health Department (SWSHD) discovered the bacteria in a cooling system at the Noble Senior Living Facility. After confirming their findings, the SWSHD notified the public. What Is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease is…
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