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Illinois Nursing Home Abuse
Although it may seem unthinkable, senior citizens can be victims of Illinois nursing home abuse. Abuse in an Illinois nursing home can take a variety of forms, including neglect, emotional abuse, physical abuse and sexual abuse. Nursing homes in Illinois must provide proper care to residents, including providing residents with a safe place to live, free from abuse on the part of staff, other residents or visitors. Nursing home abuse in Illinois includes Cook County nursing homes and Chicago nursing homes.
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Illinois Nursing Home Neglect

Illinois nursing homes are licensed, regulated and inspected by different agencies including the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the US Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Illinois nursing homes are required to meet mandatory Illinois state standards of care. When an Illinois nursing home violates states regulations or does not comply with state nursing home standards, the nursing home may be subject to a fine or other enforcement actions.
Chicago Nursing Home Abuse

Physical abuse in Illinois nursing homes, including Chicago nursing homes, involves the intentional use of physical force when that physical force could result in personal injury or pain. Illinois nursing home physical abuse can involve striking the resident, force feeding the resident, pushing or shoving the resident, shaking or slapping the resident and mishandling the resident while transporting him. Signs of physical abuse include unexplained injury, unexplained change in behavior and unexplained negative reactions to certain staff members.
Sexual abuse in Chicago nursing homes involves non-consensual sexual contact with a resident of the nursing home. Signs of sexual abuse include personality or behavior changes, unexplained injury and withdrawal when certain people are in the room.
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ILLINOIS NURSING HOME ABUSE LEGAL ARTICLES AND INTERVIEWS
Lawsuit Filed over Illinois Nursing Home Abuse
Lincoln, IL A lawsuit has been filed against Maple Ridge Care Centre over alleged Illinois nursing home abuse, the Bloomingdale Press reports READ MORE
More Allegations of Illinois Nursing Home Abuse against Nursing Home
Chicago, IL Although many people think of abuse in seniors' homes when they think of Illinois nursing home abuse, the truth is that nursing homes include homes for people with mental and physical disabilities. That also means that Illinois nursing home abuse can take place in homes for people with disabilities. One home in particular seems to be the focus of claims of abuse at nursing homes in Illinois READ MORE
Reform for Illinois Nursing Homes Came Too Late for Some
Chicago, IL It was back in July that Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced the implementation of what was then referred to as historic legislation to reform long-term care in the state. The goal was to improve the care available to residents of nursing homes in Illinois READ MORE

January 24, 2011
More Allegations of Illinois Nursing Home Abuse against Nursing Home

January 17, 2011
Reform for Illinois Nursing Homes Came Too Late for Some

January 7, 2011
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