Category Archives: Nursing Homes

NSCLC Attorney Co-Presents Webinar on Involuntary Nursing Home Discharge

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Katrina

(1/28/2015)  Free Webinar – Involuntary Transfer and Discharge from Nursing Homes: Prevention, Advocacy, and Appeals When: February 11, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST This webinar discussed strategies and best practices for preventing involuntary discharge from nursing homes and advocating for residents … Continue reading →

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WEBINAR: Nursing Home Admissions Agreements: A Discussion of the Unfair Terms in the Agreements Presented to Elders on Entering a Nursing Home

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Katrina

March 20, 2014 — Elders often enter nursing homes during some of the most trying times of their lives (emotionally and financially). Unfortunately, many nursing homes take advantage of these vulnerabilities by inserting unfair terms in their admissions agreements or … Continue reading →

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Amicus Brief Challenges Ruling on $500 Maximum for Penalties

Posted on June 25, 2013 by NanOak

California law allows a resident to sue for up to $500 when a nursing home has violated a resident’s rights.  It has been understood a damage award could be assessed for each time that a resident’s rights were violated, but … Continue reading →

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NSCLC Advocates for Improved Nursing Home Standards, Including Protections for LGBT Residents

Posted on August 10, 2012 by NanOak

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently indicated that it is reviewing federal nursing home regulations for potential changes.  This is significant news, as the federal regulations have been relatively stable since their initial adoption in the 1990’s.  … Continue reading →

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Think Twice Before Signing

Posted on May 11, 2012 by NSCLC Helps

(2007) Report: Improper and Unfair Provisions in Missouri Nursing Home Agreements. Click here.

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NSCLC Files Amicus Brief on Minimum Staff Levels

Posted on March 8, 2012 by NSCLC Helps

(2012) The National Senior Citizens Law Center, along with AARP, has submitted a friend of the court appellate brief in the California Court of Appeals supporting the right of nursing home residents to enforce California’s minimum nursing home staffing levels. … Continue reading →

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LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field

Posted on April 15, 2011 by NanOak

(2011) Our ground-breaking report-LGBT Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities: Stories from the Field-utilizes survey results for the first-ever glimpse into issues faced by LGBT older adults in long-term care facilities. View video stories and comments about the project. Read the … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform & Long-Term Care Facilities

Posted on April 7, 2010 by NanOak

(2010) NSCLC’s analysis of the provisions of the new health reform law that relate to nursing facilities. Read Health Care Reform & Long-Term Care Facilities

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Texas Resident Wins Nursing Facility Hearing

Posted on March 26, 2010 by NanOak

(2010) The hearing officer concluded that the facility’s medical director was capable of providing the necessary care. Regulations require that facilities ensure that residents have an attending physician. Read the Hearing Decision

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Connecticut Resident Wins Facility Hearing

Posted on March 24, 2010 by NanOak

(2010) The hearing officer concluded that the facility was required under the federal Nursing Home Reform Law to provide TPN as necessary. Read Hearing Decision CT

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