Jay Hawthorne, who suffered from quadriplegia and other significant health issues, was admitted to Fox Subacute at Warrington. He developed a rash on his inner thighs and scrotum, constipation and a urinary tract infection. When his bowel distention increased, he was sent to a nearby hospital. However, he began vomiting…
Janene Roberson, 52, suffered from multiple sclerosis and lived at the Meadowbrook Care Center. Roberson was taken to an emergency room where testing revealed evidence of liver damage, dehydration and an infection. Roberson was diagnosed as having a urinary tract infection of the kidney and severe sepsis. Despite undergoing aggressive…
Edward Jackson, 51, resided at the Claridge House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He developed a wound on his left heel and allegedly received wound care from Quality Surgical Management Inc. and its employee nurse for more than two months. Jackson subsequently was transferred to a hospital where he was diagnosed…
Barbara Tucker, 68, suffered a broken ankle and kneecap in a fall at a rehabilitation facility. After she was hospitalized, she entered Lynchburg Care Center where she suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism 11 days later. She was survived by her four adult children. The lawsuit against the care center facility…
Jean Vicoli, 93, was admitted to Attleboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for rehabilitation following her fall, which resulted in a fractured femur and other injuries. A fall prevention care plan allegedly was put in place, including encouragement to call for assistance before moving about by walking. The staff later noted…
Helen Ende was 89 years old and suffered from dementia. While she was a resident at Parkside Manor, she was allowed, unnoticed, to wander off the premises and remain outside in the cold for almost seven hours before the nursing home staff realized she was missing. She froze to death.…
Lucy Jarmon, a hospice patient, was suffering from Type 2 diabetes. She had a five-day respite stay at Creekside Center for Rehabilitation & Healing. After returning home, Jarmon developed hyperglycemia, and it was determined that she had not received insulin or had her blood sugar checked during her stay at…
Eleanor Kalai was admitted to St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Hospital after having surgery for a fractured femur. When she was admitted, she was suffering from impaired cognition and required help with activities of daily living. Approximately six months after her admission, she fell and dislocated her left shoulder. She also fell…
Helen Ende, 89, suffered from dementia. She was a resident of Parkside Manor. Ende left the facility and remained outdoors for approximately seven hours in freezing temperatures, and she froze to death. Staff at the nursing home didn’t realize she was gone. She was survived by her son. Her son,…
Antoinette McAleese, 83, suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and other health problems. She underwent surgery for a fractured hip and was admitted to Crestview Center. During her stay, she was immobile and required assistance with transfers and all daily activities. Early-stage bedsores were revealed on her right buttock and hip. An…