As a result of advances in medicine and greater awareness of nutrition and health, people are living longer and more productive lives. Between 2015 and 2050 the United States is expected to see a large growth in its older population with the number of people aged 65 and over to double to approximately 84 million people. Much of this increase will be “baby boomers,” the earliest of whom began reaching 65 in 2011.
With people living longer and the number of senior citizens increasing, more and more frequently elderly persons are placed in nursing homes. This usually occurs when seniors can no longer live independently and family members are no longer able to take care of them. Upon placement of a loved one in a nursing home, families are promised that they will receive the of care. Unfortunately, this is often far from the case.
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious and growing problem throughout the U.S. and more prevalent than people may think. One of the most common problems contributing to improper care are understaffed homes. Sometimes caregivers are simply too busy to properly care for all of the facility’s residents. Nursing home statistics show that understaffed facilities can result in preventable accidents, untreated bedsores, inadequate medical care, malnutrition, dehydration, and inadequate sanitation and hygiene. In other instances, elder abuse is more grotesque involving residents being punched, slapped, kicked or choked by nursing home staff.
Brent Wieand is a civil trial attorney who has dedicated his practice to helping nursing home residents who were seriously injured, or even killed, by improper nursing home care. He has years of experience investigating and litigating cases involving malpractice and serious personal injury. Brent is proud to serve all of Possaic County, including the areas of Bloomingdale, Clifton, Haskell, Passaic, Paterson, Ringwood, Totowa, Wayne and West Milford. For a free and confidential case consultation call Brent at 1 (215) 666-7777.
The first thing you should do if you suspect a loved one is being mistreated at a nursing home is to talk with nursing home staff and administration. Speak up and ask questions. If they do not provide the answers you need, call the NJ Department of Health or the long term care ombudsman.
In cases of elder abuse or neglect that cause injury, it is safest to err on the side of caution. If you suspect that improper nursing home treatment resulted in serious injury or death, don’t let your loved one be a victim twice. Call an experienced attorney right away.
There 20 nursing homes located in Passaic County, New Jersey, which are listed below.
Advanced Care Center At Lakeview
130 Terhune Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
Alaris Health At Passaic County
77 East 43rd Street
Paterson, NJ 07514
Atrium At Wayne Subacute & Rehabilitation, The
1120 Alps Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Barnert Subacute Rehabilitation Center, Llc
680 Broadway Suite 301
Paterson, NJ 07514
Care One At Wayne – Snf
493 Black Oak Ridge Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Chestnut Hill Conv Center
360 Chestnut Street
Passaic, NJ 07055
Daughters Of Miriam Center
155 Hazel Street
Clifton, NJ 07011
Doctors Subacute Care
59 Birch Street
Paterson, NJ 07522
Hamilton Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
56 Hamilton Avenue
Passaic, NJ 07055
Health Center At Bloomingdale
255 Union Ave
Bloomingdale, NJ 07403
Holy Name Friary
Two Morris Road
Ringwood, NJ 07456
Lakeland Health Care Center
25 Fifth Avenue
Haskell, NJ 07420
Llanfair House Care & Rehabilitation Center
1140 Black Oak Ridge Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Milford Manor
69 Maple Road
West Milford, NJ 07480
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Nc
261 Terhune Drive
Wayne, NJ 07470
Preakness Healthcare Center
305 Oldham Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Regency Gardens Nursing Center
296 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470
St Joseph’s Home For Elderly
140 Shepherd Lane
Totowa, NJ 07512
Wanaque Center For Nursing & Rehabilitation, The
1433 Ringwood Ave
Haskell, NJ 07420
Wayneview Care Center
2020 Rt 23 North
Wayne, NJ 07470
As an experienced nursing home lawyer, Brent Wieand represents the victims of falls, aspiration, pressure sores, sepsis, residents wandering off and wrongful death. If you need a nursing home abuse lawyer call Brent Wieand today at 1 (215) 666-7777 or fill out the online contact form.
Disclaimer: Brent Wieand’s law office is located in Philadelphia, PA and he is proud to serve clients throughout all of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
