Nursing homes are supposed to be nurturing and safe places for loved ones who cannot take care of themselves and/or require skilled nursing care.   

THE WARNING SIGNS

There are many warning signs of nursing home abuse and/or neglect that you should look for. Although  having one or more of these signs does not automatically mean that nursing negligence is occurring, you should alert the proper authorities of what you observed. Some signs of nursing home abuse and/or neglect include:

• Bruises, cuts, or welts
• Pain
• Unexplained weight loss
• Bedsores or pressure ulcers
• Dehydration or malnutrition
• The resident appears depressed or withdrawn