It is important to understand that assisted living facilities are not the same as nursing homes and that they provide a different level of care. For the most part, these centers do not offer skilled nursing care and often leave residents unsupervised for long periods of time, even if they tell you otherwise.

Every year, many elderly people suffer injuries while being cared for at assisted living facilities. Some of the injuries that are often sustained include bedsores, infections, head injuries, bone fractures, malnutrition, dehydration and medication-related injuries.

What is interesting about assisted living facilities is that they have an extra incentive to protect their residents, as these centers typically receive "private pay." That translates into more money per resident than would be received by Medicare or Medicaid. They don't want to lose residents, yet they often neglect them until their injuries or conditions are so severe that they need greater care.

If you suspect that your loved one may have been injured or neglect while residing in a New York assisted living center, you need to educate yourself about the law. Your first step would be to contact an experienced Long Island assisted living abuse attorney who can review your case and explain your options.

To find out how we may be able to help you with your case, contact us today at 800.734.9445.