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There are hundreds of nursing homes throughout Tennessee, but they’re not all created equal.  Although many nursing homes are built to generate a profit, most still value resident health, safety, and security. But when nursing homes are excessively profit-oriented, the owners and administrators can put residents in danger by understaffing, hiring inexperienced workers, and turning a blind eye to mistreatment...

At Ponce Law, we believe that nursing home abuse is particularly heinous and unforgivable. Families trusted expensive care facilities with their loved ones’ health and well-being, and those facilities not only neglected to fulfill their duty, but they also actively harmed innocent people who are often physically or mentally incapable of defending themselves. If your family has experienced the trauma...

Nursing homes aren’t just expensive for the families of the people who live in them—they’re also in charge of looking after every aspect of their residents’ care and well-being. There are many nursing home facilities throughout Middle Tennessee, and they all do their best to appear as though their staff members provide the utmost attention to all residents. Unfortunately, that’s...

It’s difficult to move your loved one into a nursing home. Although moves like that are done with the best intentions in mind, it can be hard to trust your loved one’s health and even life into the hands of strangers, no matter how well trained or qualified they are. Unfortunately, the reluctance and fears that some family members have for their...

Nursing homes are held to high standards of care for their residents. In addition, all nursing home residents in Tennessee are protected by several rights, including the right to privacy; the right to dignity, respect, and freedom; and the right be fully informed of any medical decisions or treatment plans. Whether it’s due to high turnover rates, poor staff morale,...

Nursing homes are supposed to provide quality comfort and care for elderly adults and people with special needs. But for some nursing home residents in the mid-state area, they’re dangerous facilities that can lead to malnutrition, infections, and even physical abuse. At Ponce Law, our Nashville nursing home abuse lawyers know how shocking it is when families find out that their loved...