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Proving Liability for Nursing Home Choking Deaths in Santa Fe
Nursing homes are entrusted with providing care and protecting the safety of some of our most vulnerable populations. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes meet the standards of acceptable care. Negligence in these facilities can lead to tragic outcomes, such as choking deaths. Below, our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers in…
Read More75 Long-Term Care Facilities in New Mexico Failed Their Unannounced Evaluations
Last month, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham held a news conference to reveal findings from a state evaluation of 91 long-term care facilities. The inspections were done in May, and nearly 90 percent of the facilities failed some portion of the evaluation. Four facilities failed entirely, while 11 received…
Read MoreSanta Fe Assisted Living Center With Troubled History is Now 55-Plus Apartments
Santa Fe’s Pacifica Senior Living used to be an assisted living and memory care center, but in recent months it has been renovated into apartments for people who are 55 and older. If you search for 2961 Galisteo Road, you will see a listing for Sierra Blanca Apartments. You can…
Read MoreFour New Mexico Nursing Homes Fail Surprise Inspection
Last month, state workers in New Mexico paid surprise visits to 91 long-term care facilities. Only 11 of the facilities inspected were given a perfect score. Other facilities visited did not fare as well, with 88 percent of the facilities inspected failing some elements of the unplanned visit. Four of…
Read MoreMedication Errors in Santa Fe Nursing Homes: What You Should Know
Medication errors in Santa Fe nursing homes happen far too often. Unfortunately, these mistakes can result in serious or even fatal medical conditions for residents. If your loved one is in long-term care, you will definitely want to understand more about the most common types of mistakes nursing homes make….
Read MoreNegligent Security in Long-Term Care: What it Is and How It Happens
Negligent security in long-term care poses a significant threat to residents. The elderly are especially vulnerable and many residents in nursing homes may be unable to communicate when something is wrong. At PKSD, we understand negligent security and how it creates an unsafe environment in nursing homes. This is just…
Read MoreDehydration and Malnutrition in Nursing Homes – What You Need to Know
When you place a loved one in a nursing home, you take for granted that he or she will receive quality care, including fluids and proper nutrition. Unfortunately, things like understaffing, neglect or deliberate abuse could lead to dehydration and malnutrition. In today’s article from PKSD, we talk about dehydration…
Read MoreAre Granny Cams Legal in New Mexico Nursing Homes?
Nursing homes across the country today have gained notoriety for multiple issues, all of which greatly impact the quality of care and overall well-being of residents. To help families better monitor a loved one, many families have looked into the possibility of installing granny cams. Our attorneys at PKSD discuss…
Read MoreFamilies in NM Struggle To Find Quality Memory Care
Deciding to place a loved one in long-term care is often a gut-wrenching and difficult decision. What many families in this situation have discovered is that finding a facility with high-quality memory care that is also affordable is quite difficult. Managing the care for a life partner or spouse in…
Read MoreChecking Out Memory Care Facilities? These Key Tips Could Help
When you need to find a memory care facility, it can be difficult to know what to look for or where to start. How can you know if a place you are looking at will take good care of your loved one? Attorney Jeff Pitman shares some key tips on…
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