Differences Between Nursing Home Facilities
Nursing homes and assisted living centers are usually business operations seeking to make a profit. Nursing homes get a majority of their funding from Medicaid, while assisted living centers acquire financial support from private funding and long-term care insurance policies.
Simply put, assisted living centers make more as the number of residents increases. This has prompted some centers to maintain residents or accept new residents who need more medical care than assisted living centers can provide.
At Jackson & McGee, LLP, we are committed to holding nursing home facilities accountable for neglecting residents. We advocate against injustice. Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation.
Exposing North Carolina's Nursing Home Facilities
Jackson & McGee, LLP, combines the work of two experienced trial lawyers — Gary W. Jackson and Sam McGee — who handle cases involving abuse and neglect at nursing homes and assisted living centers. As a legal team, they have gained a clear understanding of the level of service expected at North Carolina's long-term care facilities, such as:
- Nursing homes — This is an option for individuals with nursing care as their primary need who also require ongoing medical supervision. In general, nursing homes are intended for individuals with medical needs not extensive enough to require hospital care. Nursing homes are expected to employ a certain number of nurses and to follow residents' life care plans.
- Assisted living centers and adult care homes — These facilities provide residential care for seniors or disabled individuals who primarily need shelter and personal care. Assisted living centers offer a level of medical care below nursing homes for residents who have occasional or incidental medical needs.
North Carolina prohibits assisted living centers from caring for individuals requiring continuous licensed nursing care. We are prepared to hold nursing home facilities accountable for failing to meet residents' medical needs.
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To talk with an attorney about your concerns of neglect at a nursing home or assisted living center, contact our firm's trial lawyers online or at 704-246-3295 or toll free at 866-753-6982. We offer free initial consultations and accept cases on a contingency basis.
