Welcome to the San Clemente website for the Yeroushalmi Law. We have created this website to serve as a guide for those of you who are using or are considering using the services of a skilled nursing home facility. Our attorneys are experienced in dealing with legal issues regarding elder abuse and neglect. Too many people who deal with skilled nursing home facilities are unaware of their rights. However, do not place your loved ones at risk by failing to familiarize yourself with the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
The beautiful city of San Clemente in Orange County is located on the California coast with a population of 63,522 residents, according to the 2010 census. It is known as the “Spanish city by the sea” because of its Spanish colonial inspired architecture. The city is known for its spectacular views of the ocean, hills, and mountains. In 1969, President Nixon bought part of an estate in San Clemente. This estate caused a growth and repopulation of the area. It was nicknamed, “The Western White house.” Many world leaders visited Nixon there. When Nixon resigned, he stayed at the estate to write his memoirs. There are currently no skilled nursing facilities in San Clemente. However, there is one skilled nursing facility located 4.7 miles away in San Juan Capistrano.
The development of an infection is one way your loved ones may be abused or neglected in a nursing home or a residential care facility for the elderly. When your loved ones are under the care of a skilled nursing home facility, they are usually in a more fragile state, which makes them more susceptible to infections. There are different types of infections that can be contracted at such facilities. The most common types of infections include scabies, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Clostridium difficile (C. difficile), and Sepsis. If these infections are not properly cared for, they can spread and ultimately lead to death. In order to properly treat these infections, the facilities need certain resources. These resources may include extra rooms, quarantine of infected patients, washing stations, and hand sanitizers containing alcohol in every room. These resources may be costly. Therefore, some facilities tend to go without them. As a result, many of these facilities are unable to provide their patients with a safe, clean environment, promoting the rapid spread if infections. Your loved ones should not endure any form of abuse or neglect because a facility is not equipped with the proper resources to provide the appropriate level of care to which their patients are entitled. Do not allow for your loved one to fall victim to abuse at a skilled nursing facility.
If you believe that your loved one or family member may be suffering from elder abuse or neglect at a skilled nursing home facility, do not hesitate to contact our expert attorneys here at Yeroushalmi Law. We do not believe that the abuse of the elderly is something that should be tolerated. The rights of the elderly are important to us. Contact us for a free consultation.