The Dickson Firm, L.L.C. represents nursing home residents and their families in cases against the owners and the operators of nursing homes throughout the State of Ohio.
We received another call the other day from a resident who had been assaulted in a nursing home. An aide had hit him in the face causing injury to his face and loss of vision in one of his eyes. This tragic situation happens more often than most people think. So what is to be […]
By Kelly Kennedy OLMSTED FALLS, Ohio (WOIO) - A former nursing home employee has been charged with several felonies months after we showed you a disturbing video of him attempting to steal from one of the residents. This is the video that shocked the family of an 84-year-old grandmother. She was a resident at Symphony an […]
Recently, there was a story in the news involving a decision by a court in New Jersey enforcing an arbitration agreement. A couple was involved in an automobile collision when they were passengers in an Uber. Their driver ran a stop sign and caused a collision. They sued Uber as a result. However, after they […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, has a Center for Clinical Status and Quality/Quality Safety and Oversight Group. This group monitors nursing homes. They have developed a Special Focus Facility Program. They identify nursing homes that have a history of […]
Unfortunately, many nursing homes in Ohio neglect their residents. They don't maintain sufficient staff, hire proper people, train their staff appropriately, or oversee them well. As a result, many nursing homes provide substandard care. If you review nursing homes on the Medicare Care Compare website, you'll see that many have low ratings, often one star […]
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, also known as CMS, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, has a Center for Clinical Status and Quality/Quality Safety and Oversight Group. This group monitors nursing homes. They have developed a Special Focus Facility Program. They identify nursing homes that have a history of […]
Can skin breakdown be prevented? At The Dickson Firm, we see hundreds of cases where residents have been allowed to develop skin breakdown or decubitus ulcers, or bed sores. Skin breakdown is a very, very serious concern. A person's skin is a protective layer that keeps out dirt and contaminants and prevents infection. When a […]
The Arbors at Fairlawn is a nursing home located at 575 South Cleveland Massillon Road in Fairlawn, Ohio 44333. It is a facility with 88 beds. It is a for-profit facility owned and operated by ARK OPCO GROUP, LLC. The Arbors at Fairlawn has been flagged by Medicare as a nursing home that's been cited […]
Many nursing home residents need assistance with eating. Many nursing home residents have dysphasia, which is a problem swallowing. Many nursing home residents don't have teeth or wear dentures. Many nursing home residents, because of their dementia, need assistance with eating and they cannot eat safely. At the Dickson Firm we have handled many cases […]
The Arbors at Marietta Nursing Home is a nursing home located at 400 Seventh Street at Marietta, Ohio. It is a nursing home with 136 beds which makes it a relatively large nursing home. This nursing home is owned by ARK OPCO GROUP, LLC. This nursing home has been flagged by Medicare as being a nursing […]
