Akron Nursing Home Lawyer: Fighting Elder Neglect & Abuse
My name is Blake Dickson and I have spent the last twenty two (22) years as a lawyer devoted to the rights of nursing home residents and their families throughout Ohio. If you or a loved one have been a victim of abuse or neglect, have suffered and injury or even suspect wrongful death, please contact our nursing home abuse law firm today.
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for a free consultation at 1-800-OHIO-LAW.
The call with our lawyer is free and confidential. We'll listen to your story, ask you a few questions and within just a few minutes, you will know if you have a case.
Helping Akron, OH Nursing Home Residents, Their Spouses and Families
The Dickson Firm represents nursing home residents and their families in cases against the owners and the operators of nursing homes throughout the State of Ohio. Did you know that Akron nursing homes are legally required to provide their residents with good care? And they are legally required, under state and federal law, to have a sufficient number of properly trained staff to care for their residents.
It is also illegal for a nursing home to neglect or abuse its residents. There are state laws and federal laws that were passed to protect nursing home residents and to guarantee them certain rights. If someone you love was neglected or abused in a nursing home, there is something you can do.
Akron Bedsore Attorney
In Akron nursing homes, bedsores and pressure ulcers are a serious concern. Inadequate care and outright neglect can lead to the development of severe bedsores, including Stage 4 ulcers, which can be life-threatening and result in wrongful death.
Bedsores are generally caused due to inadequate care, neglect or even intentional abuse. It is not unusual for a nursing home resident, their spouse or a family member to contact an attorney once bedsores or pressure ulcers occur or are observed. These sores can be immensely painful – and potentially life threatening for the resident. For family members, evidence of a bedsore can be shocking.
Tragic Injuries from Nursing Home Falls
One of the most common types of cases that we handle here at The Dickson Firm involve a nursing home resident who has fallen. Tragically, when a nursing home resident falls, they can suffer a fracture, they can suffer a head injury, they can suffer a dislocation. They can suffer any number of a series of very serious, and sometimes even fatal, injuries.
Nursing homes like to argue that not all falls can be prevented. And while it is probably true that not all falls can be prevented, many can be prevented, and even if a fall cannot be prevented, if a nursing home resident is receiving appropriate care, then the staff can prevent that resident from suffering serious injury even if they do fall.
Assault in Akron Nursing Homes
Tragically, nursing home residents are sometimes assaulted by the staff at the nursing home, by other residents, and even by visitors to the nursing home. Blake Dickson, and his team have represented individuals and their families in cases where nursing home residents have been severely injured as a result of assault.
Remember – Akron nursing homes have a duty to keep their residents safe and provide care within a safe environment. If someone you love has been assaulted at a nursing home, you can talk with one of the experienced Ohio nursing home attorneys at The Dickson Firm at 1 (800) OHIO-LAW or (1-800-644-6529).
Elopement Cases in Akron Nursing Homes
"Elopement" refers to when a nursing home resident leaves the nursing home unattended. When nursing home residents wander away, they are potentially more susceptible to falls or other dangers as they are no longer within the care of the facility.
Nursing homes are legally obligated, pursuant to federal law, to provide their residents with "adequate supervision" to prevent accidents. They are legally obligated, pursuant to the law in Ohio, the Nursing Home Resident's Bill of Rights, to provide the residents with a safe environment. If a nursing home is taking care of a resident who is not able to leave the facility safely on their own, and this applies to most if not all nursing home residents, then the nursing home has a legal obligation to make sure the residents do not leave the nursing home unattended.
Contact a Akron Nursing Home Lawyer
If you have questions or concerns about a loved one who is in a nursing home or any long-term care facility including assisted living facilities, you can speak with one of the experienced attorneys at The Dickson Firm, toll free, at 1 (800) OHIO-LAW (1-800-644-6529) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We know that many of our clients work and have multiple obligations including the care of a loved one so it may be more convenient for you to speak with us in the evenings or over the weekend. We are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Akron Nursing Homes to Avoid
Nursing homes in Akron, and the towns surrounding Akron, can be found and compared to each other, for their level of care through a Medicare website found here. Find and compare Medicare-certified nursing homes based on a location, and compare the quality of care they provide and their staffing. The overall rating is based on a nursing home's performance on 3 sources: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The overall star rating for nursing homes lets you compare nursing homes on topics you consider most important, and gives you a “snapshot” of the quality of each nursing home.
The Wyant Woods Healthcare Center nursing home located at 200 Wyant Road in Akron, Ohio 44313 is a 180 bed nursing home with an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. It has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has been cited for abusing its residents. On October 23, 2024, it was issued a Federal Fine of $47,073.00. On August 7, 2024, it was issued a Federal Fine of $106,243.00. On December 19, 2022, it was issued a Federal Fine of $9,750.00.
The Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls nursing home located at 300 East Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 is a 122 bed nursing home. This facility does not have any ratings due to a history of serious quality issues relative to resident care. This nursing home is part of the Special Focus Facility program which includes the worst nursing homes in the State of Ohio. On December 23, 2024, it was fined $12,120.00. On July 18, 2024, it was fined $22,220.00. On March 1, 2023, it was fined $71,178.00. On November 8, 2022, it was fined $16,245.00.
The St. Luke Lutheran Community - Portage Lakes nursing home located at 615 Latham Lane in Akron, Ohio 44319 is a 56 bed nursing home with an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has been cited for abusing its residents.
The Arbors at Stow nursing home located at 2910 L'Ermitage Place in Stow, Ohio 44244, is a 145 bed nursing home that has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. And it has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. On September 24, 2024, the nursing home received a Federal Fine of $73,732.00. On May 22, 2024, it received a Federal Fine of $18,233.00. On August 17, 2023, it received a Federal Fine of $111,553.00. On April 19, 2023, it received a Federal Fine of $31,415.00.
The Western Reserve Masonic Community nursing home located at 4931 Nettleton Road in Medina, Ohio, 44256, 20 miles from downtown Akron, is a 50 bed nursing home with an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. On September 11, 2023, it was fined $2,797.00. On August 14, 2023, it was fined $5,292.00.
The Avenue at Macedonia nursing home is a 98 bed nursing home located at 9730 Valley View Road in Macedonia, Ohio 44056, 18 miles from Akron. It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. It has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. This nursing home received a Federal Fine of $35,600.00 on November 14, 2024.
The Brentwood Health Care Center nursing home is a 99 bed nursing home located at 907 Aurora Road in Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067, 16 miles from Akron. It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. It has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents.
The Apostolic Christian Home, Inc. nursing home is a 75 bed nursing home located at 10680 Steiner Road in Rittman, Ohio 44270, 17 miles from Akron. This nursing home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. It has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents.
The Aventura at Walton Hills nursing home is a 99 bed nursing home located at 19859 Alexander Road in Walton Hills, Ohio 44146, which is 19 miles from Akron. This nursing home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This nursing home was fined $5,000.00 on November 28, 2022. It was fined $3,169.00 on October 17, 2022. This nursing home was cited for abusing its residents.
The Green Meadows Skilled Nursing and Rehab nursing home is a 110 bed nursing home located at 7770 Columbus Road Northeast in Louisville, Ohio 44641, 19 miles from Akron. It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. This nursing home received a Federal Fine of $28,763.00 on December 20, 2023. This nursing home received a Federal Fine of $27,340.00 on September 8, 2022.
The Hanover Healthcare Center nursing home is a 125 bed nursing home located at 435 Avis Avenue, Northwest in Massillon, Ohio 44646, 19 miles from Akron. It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. It has a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average. It has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. This nursing home received a Federal Fine of $61,191.00 on August 19, 2024. This nursing home received a Federal Fine of $22,952.00 on December 12, 2023. This nursing home received a Federal Fine of $9,750.00 on January 6, 2023. This nursing home received a Federal Fine of $13,000.00 on May 15, 2022.
The McKinley Nursing nursing home is a 176 bed facility located at 800 Market Avenue North, in Canton, Ohio 44702, 20 miles from Akron. This nursing home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. It has a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average. It has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents.
The Strongsville Healthcare Rehabilitation nursing home is a 99 bed facility located at 18936 Pearl Road in Strongsville, Ohio 44136, 20 miles from Akron. This nursing home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average. It has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average. It has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. On November 14, 2024, this nursing home was fined $41,930.00.