Infections are one of the most serious—and most preventable—medical emergencies in nursing homes. Every year, thousands of elderly residents across Ohio and the United States suffer severe infections that lead to hospitalization, long-term complications, or death.

What makes these tragedies even more devastating is that many of them could have been avoided with proper care, hygiene, and monitoring. In nursing homes, infections like urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia, and sepsis often arise from neglect, poor sanitation, or understaffing—not bad luck.

For many families, placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult but necessary decision. It represents trust—a belief that the facility will provide consistent care and safety. But that trust is often shattered when a facility suddenly evicts or transfers a resident without proper cause or notice.

These removals, sometimes called “involuntary discharges,” can leave vulnerable seniors traumatized and displaced. Families across Ohio report cases where residents were sent to hospitals, shelters, or other facilities without warning—sometimes for financial reasons or as retaliation for complaints.

When families place their loved ones in a nursing home, they trust that caregivers will provide safety, dignity, and compassion. Yet for too many families across Ohio and the United States, that trust is shattered when neglect or abuse leads to a wrongful death.

The loss of an elderly loved one under suspicious or preventable circumstances is one of the most devastating experiences imaginable. Beyond grief, families are left with painful questions: Was this truly natural? Could it have been prevented? Who is responsible?

When families entrust a loved one to a nursing home, they expect professional care that protects their comfort and dignity. Yet one of the clearest and most painful signs of neglect remains far too common: bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers.

Bedsores are not just skin irritations. They are medical injuries that develop when residents are left immobile for too long without proper repositioning, hygiene, or nutrition. In many cases, they are entirely preventable—and when they occur, it’s often because a facility has failed in its most basic duty of care.