Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog

In an instance of Illinois nursing home neglect, a resident who was supposed to be “intensely supervised” suffocated to death in his room as a result of being wedged between his mattress and bed. His body was lying on the floor of his room for more than two hours before being discovered. Nurses were in and out of the room giving care to other residents but did not notice the resident because of clutter around the bed.

The Illinois Department of Health produces quarterly reports on nursing home violators. To access the website: http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/nursing_home_violations/quarterlyreports.htm

A resident at Illinois nursing home Emerald Park with an STD repeatedly engaged in sexual activities with multiple partners in exchange for favors and cigarettes. The staff was aware that the resident was unable to make safe behavioral choices and was at risk for sexual abuse and exploitation.

The Illinois Department of Health produces quarterly reports on nursing home violators. To access the website: http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/nursing_home_violations/quarterlyreports.htm