Many Ohio assisted living facilities that operate in Ohio are owned by corporations that are headquartered out of state and are large chains. The focus of these corporations is often placed on profit above all else – not the people that they promise to care for and protect. Ohio residents of assisted living facilities, or ALFs as they are commonly known, have rights under state law.
There are quite a few problems that can arise in assisted living facilities as a direct result of negligence, neglect and abuse, including:
- Bed Sores / Pressure Injuries
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Dysphagia & Choking
- Catheter Related Injuries
- Medication Abuse
- Fall with Fractures
- Physical & Sexual Abuse
- Serious Infections
- Burns
- Bowel Impactions
- Scabies & Pests
- Head Injuries
- Dehydration & Malnutrition
- UTIs and Sepsis
- Poisoning & Septicemia
- Medication Errors
- Wrongful Death
- Unexplained Injuries
If you have questions about suspected negligence, neglect or abuse occurring in an Ohio Assisted Living Facility that harmed you or a loved one, call today for a Free Consultation (330) 248-5252. James Edwin Keim, Ohio Assisted Living Neglect and Abuse Lawyer.