Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.

Cleveland Bedsore Attorney

In Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 – Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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.

Nursing Homes in Cleveland OH to Avoid

Nursing homes in Cleveland, and the communities surrounding Cleveland, 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.

Cityview Healthcare and Rehabilitation nursing home is a 150 bed nursing home located at 6606 Carnegie Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio 44103. 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 was issued a Federal Fine of $25,847.00 on November 19, 2024. It was issued a Federal Fine of $62,838.00 on September 18, 2023. It was issued a Federal Fine of $68,481.00 on August 9, 2023. We at The Dickson Firm are familiar with the Cityview Healthcare and Rehabilitation nursing home as it has had significant issues with resident care for many years and we have handled many cases involving this nursing home.

The University Manor Health & Rehab nursing home is a 149 bed nursing home located in 2186 Ambleside Road in Cleveland, Ohio 44106. 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 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. On April 22, 2024 this nursing home was fined $16,801.00. On July 18, 2023 this nursing home was fined $15,593.00.

The Candlewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation nursing home is a 130 bed nursing home located at 1835 Belmore Avenue in East Cleveland, Ohio 44112. This nursing home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. On October 1, 2024 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine in the amount of $28,958.00. On September 27, 2022 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $3,569.00. On September 27, 2022 Medicare refused to pay this nursing home for the care being provided to its residents as a penalty.

The Parma Care Center nursing home is a 104 bed nursing home located at 5553 Broadview Road in Parma, Ohio 44134. It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much 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 3 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. On June 28, 2023 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $14,680.00. On March 9, 2023 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $5,322.00. On August 5, 2022 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $82,248.00 which is an extremely large federal fine.

The Rocky River Gardens Rehab and Nursing Center nursing home is a 120 bed facility that is located at 4102 Rocky River Drive in Cleveland, Ohio 44135. 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 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. On October 23, 2024, this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine in the amount of $33,601.00. On July 22, 2024, this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine in the amount of $32,5971.00. On June 14, 2023 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine in the amount of $15,626.00. On June 14, 2023 this nursing home was also issued a separate Federal Fine of $21,048.00. On April 11, 2022, this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $658.00. On October 23, 2024 Medicare refused to reimburse this nursing home for the care being provided to its residents.

The Normandy Manor of Rocky River nursing home is a 150 bed nursing home located at 22709 Lake Road in Rocky River, Ohio 44116. 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 April 15, 2022, this nursing home was fined $13,000.00.

The Beachwood Pointe Care Center is a 120 bed nursing home located at 23900 Chagrin Boulevard in Beachwood, Ohio 44122. This nursing home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. On September 21, 2022 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $9,750.00. On June 3, 2022 this nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $9,750.00. Medicare refused to reimburse this nursing home for the care being provided to its residents on July 23, 2024 as a penalty. Medicare also refused to reimburse this nursing home for the care being provided to its residents on June 3, 2022 as a penalty. The Dickson Firm has been handling cases against this nursing home since 2007. This nursing home has consistently had significant issues with providing quality care to its residents.

The Embassy of Lyndhurst nursing home is a 140 bed nursing home located at 1575 Brainard Road in Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124. 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 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. It has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $44,972.00 on September 22, 2023. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $33,434.00 on June 15, 2023. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $160,056.00 on June 2, 2022. This is an extremely large fine. Medicare refused to reimburse this nursing home for the care being provided to its residents on September 22, 2023 as a penalty. Medicare refused to reimburse this nursing home for the care being provided to its residents on June 2, 2022 as a penalty.

The Grande Pointe Healthcare Community nursing home is a 176 bed nursing home located at Three Merit Drive in Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143. This nursing home has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $143,310.00 on December 17, 2024 which is a very large federal fine. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $22,425.00 on September 30, 2024. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $21,678.00 on June 26, 2024. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $13,000.00 on January 3, 2023. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $8,190.00 on December 13, 2022. The Grande Point Healthcare Community nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents.

The Highland Pointe Health & Rehab Center nursing home is a 96 bed nursing home located at 402 Golf View Lane in Highland Heights, Ohio 44143. This nursing home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $28,275.00 on June 14, 2024.

The Middleburg Heights Health & Rehabilitation Center nursing home is a 90 bed nursing home located at 19530 Bagley Road in Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. This nursing home has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars which is much below average. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $67,485.00 on December 4, 2024. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $32,175.00 on February 1, 2024.

The Aristocrat Berea Healthcare Rehabilitation nursing home is a 165 bed nursing home located at 255 Front Street in Berea, Ohio 44017. 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 3 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents. Medicare refused to reimburse this nursing home for the care being provided to its residents on July 3, 2024 as a penalty.

The Aventura at Walton Hills nursing home is a 99 bed nursing home located at 19859 Alexander Road in Walton Hills, Ohio 44146. This nursing home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This nursing home has a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home 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 was issued a Federal Fine of $5,000.00 on November 28, 2022. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $3,169.00 on October 17, 2022. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine of $21,678.00 on June 26, 2024.

The Brentwood Health Care Center nursing home is a 99 bed nursing home located at 907 Aurora Road in Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44146. 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 2 out of 5 stars which is below average. This nursing home has been cited for abusing its residents.

The Avenue at Macedonia nursing home is a 98 bed nursing home located at 9730 Valley View Road in Macedonia, Ohio 44956. This nursing home 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 was issued a Federal Fine of $35,600.00 on November 14, 2024.

The Strongsville Healthcare and Rehabilitation nursing home is a 99 bed nursing home located at 18936 Pearl Road in Strongsville, Ohio 44136. 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. This nursing home was issued a Federal Fine in the amount of $41,930.00 on November 14, 2024.