When a person places their elderly or disabled loved one in a nursing home, they are trying to ensure they receive the best care, which means they must take reasonable steps to ensure the nursing home is providing quality care to their loved one. This also means keeping an eye out for any warning signs of abuse or neglect at the facility.

Placing an elderly or disabled loved one in a nursing home is a huge act of trust: you want the best care and quality of life for them. The first care plan meeting lays out the steps you believe the nursing home will take to meet their needs, nutrition, and medical concerns. Yet the most carefully prepared plans may go wrong. Families need to keep an eye out for warning signs of abuse or neglect at the facility. 

If you see any warning signs of your loved one’s abuse or neglect, they are often an indication of a developing or bigger problem.