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75 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…
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Santa 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…
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Four 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…
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Medication 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….
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Negligent 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…
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What Are the Symptoms and Risk Factors of Emotional Abuse in Santa Fe Nursing Homes?
Some may downplay emotional abuse in nursing homes because it does not directly cause physical injuries. Unfortunately, emotional abuse often affects elderly victims for far longer than physical harm. Our Santa Fe nursing home abuse lawyers discuss the signs and risk factors for emotional abuse in nursing homes. We also…
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Dehydration 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…
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Feeding Tube Injuries in Nursing Homes – Can You Sue?
Feeding tubes can be helpful in nursing homes. Aging residents sometimes are unable to digest solid food. Others may have a medical condition that makes eating normally impossible. While feeding tubes can be useful, they are not without risk. If an error occurs and it causes your loved one physical…
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Can You Protect Your Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse?
When aging parents or other elderly family members or loved ones are no longer able to care for themselves, many of us look to long-term care for help. While many facilities claim to have a wonderful lifestyle with high quality care, the news often reminds us that sometimes things go…
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Are 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…
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