Are you or someone you know considering a nursing home for a loved one? If yes, then you know how stressful the process can be. We make this choice with the expectations that our loved ones will receive the best possible care.

There are a few things that you can do to help with the decision making process. First, start with the facts. Do your own research. As a matter of fact, each year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services collect data on more than 15,000 nursing homes across America.

Visit the prospective facilities more than once. Ask to speak with the staff, as well as those in charge.

Spend some time researching the key questions that you should ask. The right questions will give you the right answers.

Unfortunately, sometimes these steps aren't enough. Sometimes our loved ones find themselves victims of abuse at the hands of nursing home employees.

Did you know that if you or someone you know has suffered abuse at a nursing home, you might be able to hold the facility liable and obtain compensation? However, this process can be daunting. You should seek legal advice to help determine the merits of your case.

If you or someone you know has suffered abuse while in a New York nursing home, you should contact a Long Island nursing home abuse attorney at our office at (800) 734-9445.