When we place elderly loved ones in nursing homes, we do so because it’s best for them. They’ll get the care and support they need which most of us aren’t able to provide from professional caregivers in the nursing home. We trust the nursing home with our elderly loved one expecting patient and reliable...

Less than 1% of the American population lives in nursing homes and other assisted-living facilities. Yet deaths among nursing homes account for 34% of all COVID-19 deaths since March 2021. About 8% of people living in long-term facilities died from COVID-19. Residents of these care facilities are among the most vulnerable to contracting the...

Granite Creek Health & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home facility in Prescott, Arizona. It is an affiliate of the national-level Ensign Group. Ensign Group is believed to have net earnings reaching $171 million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, high revenues weren’t enough to keep Granite Creek’s administration from doing the right thing....

As the country remains at home in isolation to curb the spread of COVID-19, there are certain segments of the population that aren’t able to achieve this level of social isolation. Over 4 million Americans currently reside in nursing homes, and while these facilities provide important services to residents, they also create certain inherent...

When you place your elderly loved one in a nursing home, you’re trusting that the staff will provide the quality care your loved one deserves. While this high standard of care is often met, nursing home abuse remains rampant throughout Arizona. Therefore, it’s crucial that you be on the lookout for common warning signs...