Attorneys for Patients Mistreated at Southview Manor Nursing Center

Southview Manor Nursing Center is a 74 bed nursing home located in Cook County, Illinois at:

Southview Manor Nursing Center
3311 South Michigan
Chicago, IL 60616
Website: not available

The nursing home is designed to cater for the elderly and to rehabilitate patients who are in need of living assistance for a given period of time. According to data gotten from the state nursing home board, patients who are admitted into Southview Manor Nursing Center are brought in for the following reasons:

• Circulatory System
• Endocrine/Metabolic
• Blood Disorders
• Digestive System
• Alzheimer Disease
• Mental Illness
• Nervous System
• Respiratory System
• Skin Disorders
• Musculo-Skeletal Disorders
• Neoplasms

Concerning Findings Regarding Patient Care at Southview Manor Nursing Center

A survey conducted by the State Department of Health and diverse private health inspection firms un-earthed some episodes of poor patient supervision and physical abuse which has led to patient injuries and falls. The survey conducted by ProPublica—a private inspection firm—was reviewed by our nursing home attorneys in Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC and episodes of poor supervision which could be construed as nursing home negligence were found:

• Failure to protect a resident from physical abuse by a visitor:  “(Z2) allegedly entered the unit (4th floor) without permission before facility visiting hours under the pretense of visiting a relative (R1). The alleged boyfriend of E12 (CNA/certified nurse’s assistant) works on the same unit. (Z2) waited in the dayroom for (R4) to enter the unit then struck the resident with a fist to the left side of the face causing injury. E12 alleges (R4) inappropriately touched a body part of E12. R4 states, “I got into a verbal altercation with E12 (CNA/certified nurses assistant) on Saturday night. They said I (R4) had touched E12 inappropriately. (R4 could not relate to surveyor who they are). E11 (nurse) told me that they said I reached at E12 but, I didn’t touch E12. Sunday morning about 9:00am, I went to the floors’ water cooler at the nurse’s station. E12’s boyfriend (Z2) ran out of the dining room and hit me (R4) in the face twice, after E12’s mother-in-law (R1) said there he is. She (R1) lived on that floor, E12 worked on that floor. Next thing I know, they were leading him (Z2) downstairs. Nobody but police officers talked to me about this. I talked to E1 (administrator) and I told E1 just what I told you (surveyor). I didn’t write anything. He (Z2) was up there before visiting hours apparently waiting for me (R4). I was told E12 and R1 took him (Z2) to my room before I got up there.” The deficient practice had the potential to impact all 193 residents in the facility.”

• Failure to accurately assess and document the presence of cataract: “R23’s clinical records shows an optometry consult dated 6/1/10 with a [DIAGNOSES REDACTED].”0″. Section I6500 (Active Diagnosis) is unchecked with [MEDICAL CONDITION] not listed as an active diagnosis. Z2 (Consulting Optometrist) stated during a telephone interview on 5/25/12 at 9:30am that R23 does have [MEDICAL CONDITION] in both eyes which was [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. E12 (MDS Coordinator) stated on 5/25/12 at 1:05 pm, “I missed it”.

• Failure to develop a care plan to address inappropriate behaviors: “On 6/22/10 at 3:00pm in the conference room E4 (psychosocial director) identified one male resident with a behavior of exposing himself inappropriately. (R2) E4 said that R2 has a behavior of disrobing in his room and walking around in his room. E4 said that he was unaware of any recent occurrence involving R2 exposing himself inappropriately. E9 said that on Saturday 6/19/10 it was reported to her by R1 ‘ s family member that R2 was seen exposing himself to R1. E9 said that she redirected R2, and ensured he was dressed appropriately, and monitored R2 throughout the shift. E9 said that she notified E2 via telephone the next day but can’t recall what time. E9 said that she did inform E2 both residents that were involved. A review of R2’s care plan dated 4/29/10 indicates the problem that R2 takes off cloths randomly. The care plan failed to indicate appropriate interventions to address R2’s inappropriate behavior of undressing randomly. Another plan of care dated 4/29/10 also indicates that R2 will stand in the hallway naked. No intervention for standing in the hallway naked addressed on current care plan.”

Veteran Nursing Home Attorneys in Chicago, IL

Our Illinois nursing home lawyers have on-hand experience in bringing victims of nursing home oversight and their families the respite they deserve. We have handled cases on nursing home negligence in Illinois for both the vulnerable and injured citizens of our community and our high success rate makes us the reliable attorneys you need when handling situations that deal with:

• Bed Sores / Pressure Pores
• Dropped Patients
• Fractures
• Medication Errors
• Physical Abuse
• Patient Wandering
• Repeated Falls
• Verbal Abuse
• Wrongful Death

Anxious about a Loved One? Take the right Step Today

If your loved one has been abused during his or her stay in Southview Manor Nursing Center or any other nursing home facility in Illinois, we advise you to please step forward by contacting any of our nursing home attorneys through this number (888) 424-5757 or through our online chat rooms.

At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC we understand your personal struggles and provide you with all the professional help you need to get the justice you deserve. We do not charge you any fees until you receive the compensation you fought for.