Humboldt Park Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer 

Jibarito and Cubano are two sandwiches everyone must try in Humboldt Park. And while the majestic entry under the towering Puerto Rican flag rightly signals the large Puerto Rican population, the community is diverse. 

With diversity comes endless dishes, cultural festivals, and intriguing activities. The area’s namesake park boasts a rich historical heritage, having been transformed from a soggy marshland into the spectacular landmark it is today.

However, all that beauty can quickly fade into the background when your loved one suffers abuse at a nursing home. You must find an alternative facility to house them while you seek closure. Common abuse cases in nursing homes include emotional neglect, financial exploitation, and physical abuse. Some abuse cases result in severe injuries or death.

If you find yourself in this troubling situation, our Humboldt Park personal injury lawyers can help you. We investigate the case to find the liable party and make them compensate your family for the injuries they caused. In the following section, see some abuse cases we have settled for victims recently.

Recent Settlements by Our Nursing Home Abuse Law Firm Serving Humboldt Park

We take every victim’s case seriously. Once we hear from you, we will schedule a free consultation to listen to your concerns. Rosenfeld Injury Law attorneys take time to hear your grievances because we understand that nursing home abuse is difficult. Take a look at some recent settlements below:

• A $735,000 settlement for a resident who fell from a wheelchair, breaking a leg and fracturing her lumbar and cervical spine. The staff had left her unattended.
• We won $710,200 for an Alzheimer’s patient who was molested by a staff member at a nursing home. The facility proved negligent for hiring someone with a criminal record and then allowing them to care for an Alzheimer’s patient.
• Two women who were sexually assaulted received a $2,333,000 settlement.

Fighting for settlements in nursing home abuse cases requires seasoned lawyers with experience handling similar cases locally. 

Humboldt Park’s Senior Care Landscape

Most facilities have shiny online profiles, but the reality is often grim. Therefore, ensure your loved one is comfortable at the facility you pick. It is advisable to visit a nursing home in person before paying. Also, compare several establishments for how they feel, their prices, and available activities.

Humboldt Park has many nursing homes within its vicinity. Below are some institutions in the neighborhood. We’ve included their ratings to give you an idea of what Medicare thinks of their services.

• St Joseph Village of Chicago: This facility offers assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation and has a 4-star overall rating. However, the health inspection rating can use some improvements—it is three stars with an average of eight health citations. The nurse staff spends just over 5 hours with each resident daily, considerably longer than the national average of 3 hours and 51 minutes.
• Center Home for Hispanic Elderly: The facility cares for patients during recovery. It scores 1 star in all categories—staffing, health inspection, and quality measures. Here is why: The facility has 43 health citations compared to the national 9.6 citations; it is overcrowded, with an average of 118.7 residents per day, and the nurse staff spends only 2 hours and 39 minutes with each patient daily. A registered nurse only has 34 minutes for every patient each day.
• Pavilion of Logan Square: This property offers a variety of living options for senior citizens. It specializes in skilled nursing, therapy, rehabilitation, and memory support for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. The ratings are low: one-star overall rating, two for health inspections, one for staffing, and one for quality measures. A nurse staff spends an hour less than the national average with each patient, while a registered nurse can only spare 23 minutes per patient per day for each resident. The establishment has been fined three times in the past three years for violating health and safety guidelines or failing to rectify past citations.

The government also documents reported abuse cases. The warning is a useful resource in protecting your loved one from suffering a repeat of known offenses.

Humboldt Park Nursing Home Residents’ Legal Rights

Any nursing home resident who suffers abuse can rest assured that the law is on their side. Every facility in Humboldt Park must operate within the confines of applicable laws and grant each resident their rights. For example, the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act guarantees these rights:

• The right to safety: the nursing home environment should be safe, clean, and homelike.
• The right to information and participation in your own care: Patients have a right to complete information about their health status and inclusion in developing a care plan. They may also choose a preferred physician.
• Right to dignity and respect: For example, nursing home staff cannot use physical or chemical restraints for discipline or convenience unless it is required to treat the resident’s symptoms.
• Right to privacy and confidentiality: Among other areas, the resident has a right to keep oral, written, or electronic communication private. No unauthorized individual has the right to open their mail.
• Full rights as a citizen of the U.S. and the state of Illinois: Staying at a long-term care facility does not take away any of your rights. No one can discriminate or retaliate against you.

You have additional rights under the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act (210 ILCS 45/1-101) and the Chicago Municipal Code 4-6-100.

What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse in a Humboldt Park Facility

Often, victims of Humboldt Park nursing home abuse are unable to speak up about abuse because of fear of retaliation. Keep an eye out for the following signs to identify possible nursing home abuse:

• Does your relative have unexplained physical injuries, such as wounds and sores?
• Are there changes in their behavior, or are they exhibiting symptoms of depression and anxiety that were not there before?
• Are their surroundings clean?
•  Are they neglected, dirty, or underfed?

Being observant can help you catch an abuser before it’s too late. If you suspect abuse, act quickly. 

Gather evidence

The most important step is to gather proof of your suspicions. Photograph physical injuries and document ER visits. You may also videotape the surroundings to prove neglect and unsafe conditions. 

Report the abuse

All Illinois residents can call the statewide Adult Protective Services at 866-800-1409 to report abuse of senior citizens or dial the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Nursing Home Hotline at 800-252-4343.

Contact a Humboldt Park Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

A nursing home abuse lawyer can help you gather even more evidence. Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers offers free consultations, so finances should never keep you from reaching out.

Compensation Awarded in Nursing Home Abuse Cases in Humboldt Park

Once you initiate a claim, the case can go one of two ways: Our lawyers may successfully settle with the nursing home, or if negotiations do not work, we may take the case to litigation to seek court-awarded damages. 

Some damages you may claim are as follows:

• Medical bills
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Wrongful death

A crucial step in claiming compensation is determining who is at fault. Knowing who to pursue early on protects you from wasting time and money and presents an opportunity to receive fair compensation.

Contact a Humboldt Park Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

When seeking a Chicago nursing home abuse attorney, you want one with experience working locally. Such experience means they are familiar with the law and have built invaluable resources to negotiate compensation for victims. Contact us today. 

All content undergoes thorough legal review by experienced attorneys, including Jonathan Rosenfeld. With 25 years of experience in personal injury law and over 100 years of combined legal expertise within our team, we ensure that every article is legally accurate, compliant, and reflects current legal standards.