Long Beach Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Helping Families in the Fight for Justice

When you entrust a nursing home or assisted living facility with the care of a family member, you expect them to receive the dignity, respect, and attention they deserve. Unfortunately, many nursing homes and senior care facilities prioritize profits over people, cutting corners and reducing staff to maximize revenue. This business-first approach has resulted in widespread neglect, abuse, and exploitation of vulnerable elderly residents.

If you suspect that your loved one has suffered mistreatment in a senior or adult care facility, you may be entitled to compensation. And because there are legal deadlines, it’s critical to take immediate action. 

At McGee Lerer Ogrin, our Long Beach nursing home abuse lawyers stand up to these powerful corporations and fight for the rights of real people harmed by their greed. If you have questions about a case, call (562) 270-0546 for a FREE consultation.

What Is Nursing Home Abuse?

Nursing home abuse refers to any type of mistreatment, neglect, or exploitation of elderly residents in care facilities. Many of these facilities are owned by large investment firms and private equity groups that view residents as sources of revenue rather than human beings in need of care. When profits are prioritized over proper staffing, training, and resources, abuse and neglect become inevitable.

Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and neglect in nursing homes can present in many ways. Common forms include:

• Physical Abuse – Hitting, pushing, restraining residents unnecessarily, force-feeding, improper handling, and unexplained injuries such as bruises or fractures.
• Emotional & Psychological Abuse – Yelling, belittling, threatening behavior, ignoring a resident’s needs, isolating them from social activities, and verbal insults or humiliation.
• Neglect – Failure to provide adequate nutrition, hydration, medical care, hygiene, or safe living conditions, resulting in bedsores, infections, or severe health decline.
• Financial Exploitation – Unauthorized use of bank accounts or credit cards, coercing changes to financial documents, fraudulent billing, or outright theft.
• Sexual Abuse – Any form of non-consensual sexual contact, inappropriate touching, coercion, or assault.

The Profit-Driven Nursing Home Industry and the Rise of Neglect

The senior care industry is a multi-billion-dollar business. In recent years, many nursing homes have been acquired by private equity firms and real estate investment companies that focus on maximizing profits rather than providing quality care. These companies make money by slashing operating costs—reducing staff, hiring underqualified workers for low wages, and ignoring necessary facility improvements.

The result?

• Understaffed nursing homes where caregivers are overworked and unable to provide the attention residents need.
• Higher rates of preventable injuries due to inadequate supervision and lack of proper medical care.
• Increased neglect and abuse cases as facilities fail to train staff or enforce safety measures.
• More financial exploitation, as corporations charge families premium rates while cutting back on essential services.

According to investigative reports, nearly 100 senior home residents have died in the past five years alone after wandering away from facilities or being left outside due to understaffing. Meanwhile, the investment firms profiting from these facilities continue to rake in massive returns—often double those of hotels or office spaces.

Signs That Your Loved One May Be a Victim of Abuse

Elderly individuals who experience abuse may be unable or afraid to speak up. That’s why it’s critical to look for warning signs, such as:

• Unexplained injuries (bruises, fractures, cuts)
• Sudden weight loss or dehydration
• Fearfulness around staff members
• Unexplained withdrawals from bank accounts
• Unsanitary living conditions or strong odors
• Frequent infections or bedsores
• Sudden changes in mood or behavior