Can skin breakdown be prevented? At The Dickson Firm, we see hundreds of cases where residents have been allowed to develop skin breakdown or decubitus ulcers, or bed sores. Skin breakdown is a very, very serious concern. A person's skin is a protective layer that keeps out dirt and contaminants and prevents infection. When a […]
The Arbors at Fairlawn is a nursing home located at 575 South Cleveland Massillon Road in Fairlawn, Ohio 44333. It is a facility with 88 beds. It is a for-profit facility owned and operated by ARK OPCO GROUP, LLC. The Arbors at Fairlawn has been flagged by Medicare as a nursing home that's been cited […]
Many nursing home residents need assistance with eating. Many nursing home residents have dysphasia, which is a problem swallowing. Many nursing home residents don't have teeth or wear dentures. Many nursing home residents, because of their dementia, need assistance with eating and they cannot eat safely. At the Dickson Firm we have handled many cases […]
The Arbors at Marietta Nursing Home is a nursing home located at 400 Seventh Street at Marietta, Ohio. It is a nursing home with 136 beds which makes it a relatively large nursing home. This nursing home is owned by ARK OPCO GROUP, LLC. This nursing home has been flagged by Medicare as being a nursing […]
One of the most important things to consider when facing the challenging decision to place a loved one in a facility is, what type of facility does my loved one need? What level of care does my loved one need? There are independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and a variety of other […]
It was recently reported in the news that the Lucas County Coroner concluded that 72 year old Lucy Garcia died on July 2, 2024 from months of medical neglect at the Arbors at Oregon Nursing Home, a nursing home located in Oregon, Ohio. There a number of nursing homes known as the Arbors. These nursing […]
According to an autopsy report by the Lucas County Coroner, 72‑year-old Lucy Garcia died on July 2, 2024 after months of neglect. She was a resident for a number of years at the Arbors at Oregon Nursing Home. The Arbors at Oregon Nursing Home is located at 904 Isaac Streets Drive, in Oregon, Ohio. It is a […]
By Alexis Means and Emily Van de Riet TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) – A family is demanding answers after their mother’s death was ruled a homicide from months of medical neglect at an Ohio nursing home. According to an autopsy report from the Lucas County Coroner, 72-year-old Lucy Garcia died on July 2 from months of medical neglect. […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, has a Center for Clinical Status and Quality/Quality Safety and Oversight Group. This group monitors nursing homes. They have developed a Special Focus Facility Program. They identify nursing homes that have a history of […]
I recently read an article about a disagreement between two residents at a local nursing home in Scioto County. During the argument, a female resident pushed her walker into a male resident. She threw a cup of ice in his face. He pushed her walker back, and the argument escalated. Unfortunately, we frequently see cases […]
