Home > Blog > Nursing Home Elopement and Wandering Injuries in Illinois A family receives a phone call that their mother, who has moderate dementia and lives in a memory care unit, was found outside the facility walking along a busy road in January. She had been outside for over …

Nursing Home Understaffing in Illinois: How It Causes Injuries and What Families Can Do Understaffing is one of the most pervasive problems in nursing homes across Illinois and one of the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths among residents. When facilities operate without enough qualified caregivers, the consequences fall …

Bedsores in Nursing Homes: When Pressure Injuries Become Neglect Pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, are among the most common red flags for nursing home neglect and a frequent basis for claims under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act. While not every bedsore automatically proves neglect, the …

How to Report Nursing Home Neglect in Illinois Discovering that a loved one may be experiencing neglect in a nursing home is alarming and emotionally overwhelming. Knowing the proper steps to report suspected neglect in Illinois can make the difference between continued harm and meaningful intervention. This guide walks Peoria-area …

Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Laws: What Families Need to Know When a loved one enters a nursing home in Illinois, families expect a safe environment with professional care. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse and neglect remain serious problems across the state, including in Peoria and Central Illinois. Understanding the legal framework …