At the top of the Pennsylvania nursing homes list are those with a rating of five stars from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for their overall performance in health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality of medical care. About 23 percent of all nursing homes in Pennsylvania earned an overall five-star rating. Go to the link below to find out how a specific Pennsylvania nursing home rates.
At Schmidt Kramer, we prosecute nursing home neglect and abuse and recover civil damages. If your loved one was injured or passed away because of what seems like negligence or abuse in a Pennsylvania nursing home or Pennsylvania assisted care facility, our Pennsylvania nursing home lawyers can discuss with you whether a case should be pursued. In Central Pennsylvania, in Harrisburg, a injury attorney will meet with you in a free consultation. You may be able to take action if you or a loved one were injured by the negligence or fault of the nursing home.
When your loved one is in need of a nursing home, you need to do your homework. You can see citations the home you are considering has received in the past, on the Pa. Department of Health’s website. You can find a link to the site on Schmidt Kramer’s website. Call us at (717) 888-8888 if you are local to Harrisburg, or call us toll-free at (717) 888-8888.