• Visit the nursing home unannounced and at unpredictable times.
• Photograph physical injury/conditions (a picture is worth a thousand words)
• Talk to the nurses
• Talk to the aides
• Talk to the doctor
• Talk to the nursing home administrator
• Call the Ombudsman @ http://www.cms.hhs.gov
• Call an attorney

If the matter can not be resolved by reporting to the nursing home management, you should seek the assistance of an attorney.

The law firm of Whelchel, May & Associates can bring civil actions against nursing homes who are responsible for neglect and/or abuse in order to recover damages for medical pain and suffering, mental anguish and wrongful death.