According to the most recent information released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and federal program The Administration for Community Living, people over the age of 65 make up 49.2 million people, equivalent to 15% of our population. Due to their age, many of these people require assisted living care, either at a nursing home or a specific care facility for the elderly. Tragically, a large number of these most vulnerable individuals are being subtly abused, and no one is advocating for them.
Families trust nursing homes and elder care facilities to protect their loved ones. When neglect or abuse happens instead, it can cause serious harm to those who are least able to defend themselves. At Shibley Law, we understand the emotional weight families carry in these situations. You’ll talk directly with an experienced attorney who will stay with your case from start to finish, helping you pursue accountability and the resources your loved one deserves.
Nursing home negligence happens when caregivers fail to provide the basic level of care residents need. Sometimes it’s forgetfulness or understaffing; other times it’s intentional mistreatment. Either way, the result is unacceptable harm.
Common signs of nursing home abuse or neglect include:
Every nursing home resident has the right to safe, respectful care. Facilities are legally responsible for meeting residents’ basic needs and protecting them from harm. When they fail in that duty, families have the right to take action through a negligence or abuse claim.
Learn more about residents’ rights and legal definitions in our Legal Dictionary.
A legal claim cannot undo the harm, but it can provide support for recovery and accountability. Compensation may include:
At Shibley Law, we don’t treat clients like case numbers. We provide steady guidance, compassionate support, and decades of trial experience in West Michigan courts. When you call us, you’ll speak directly with an attorney who knows your name, your story, and what’s at stake for your family. We’ll explain each step of the process clearly and work to hold negligent facilities accountable.
If you or a loved one has suffered abuse at a nursing home, call Shibley Law at (231) 725-8444 or fill out our contact form today. You’ll speak directly with a local attorney who knows your name, your story, and what it takes to move your case forward.