Attorneys for Patients Mistreated at St. Joseph Village of Chicago

St. Joseph Village of Chicago is a nursing home located in Cook County, Illinois at:

St. Joseph Village of Chicago
4021 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641 
Website: https://www.franciscanministries.org/st-joseph-village/

It is a health care center that provides its nursing facilities of approximately 54 beds to members of the public. Statistics from the state nursing board of Illinois, list St. Joseph Village of Chicago as a provider of the following Medicare assistance:

• Alzheimer Disease
• Neoplasms
• Circulatory System
• Endocrine/Metabolic
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Skin Disorders
• Genitourinary System Disorders
• Mental Illness
• Nervous System
• Skin Disorders
• Other Medical Conditions

Concerning Findings Regarding Patient Care at St. Joseph Village of Chicago

A survey conducted by the Illinois department of health and other private health Inspection organizations ProPublica, unearthed numerous episodes of poor patient care and laxity that could be labeled under the term of nursing home negligence. “Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC”, were contacted to review these findings and we came up with the following facts/conditions that highlighted the possibility of negligence on the part of St. Joseph Village of Chicago:

• Failure to investigate injuries of unknown origin:  “Review of the facility’s Incident Report dated 6/18/11 shows R7 sustained an unwitnessed fall in the dining room at 6:20pm. Upon assessment, R7 complained of pain when left leg was touched and noted with shortening and external rotation of the left leg. R7 was sent out to the hospital and [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Nurses notes dated 7/26/11 states R7 was noted with externally rotated left hip. X-ray results showed left hip dislocation and R7 was admitted to the hospital. This incident was not recorded in the facility’s Incident log. E3 (Restorative Nurse) stated on 4/27/12 at approximately 1:00pm, that she does not know how R7’s left hip injury occurred nor did she know if an investigation was done. E3 later confirmed that there was no investigation done.”

• Failure to ensure call lights are within easy reach of residents: “On 4/24/12 at approximately 10:15am, R7 was in bed, alert but confused, with unintelligible speech. R7’s call light was not within easy reach. E3 (Nurse-Care plan coordinator) was present and stated that R7 is able to use the call light, and proceeded to adjust the location of the call light. E3 went on to say that R7 is at high risk for falls.”

• Failure to take fall prevention measures: “Incident Report dated 6/18/11, 9/29/11 and 3/1/12 shows R7 sustained falls on those dates.According to the care plan fall prevention interventions includes use of non-slick footwear, safety alarm
  device when up in chair and in bed, engage in ambulatory program, instruct on safety measures to reduce fall risk, instruct on use of call light, bed in lowest position with wheels locked. During the initial tour of the facility on 4/24/12 at approximately 10:15am, R7 was in bed, alert but confused, with unintelligible speech. R7’s call light was not within easy reach. E3 (Nurse-Care plan coordinator) was present and stated that R7 is able to use the call light, and proceeded to adjust the location. E3 went on to say that R7 is at high risk for falls and uses body sensor alarm and fall mats on both sides of the bed. At 1:30pm, surveyor entered R7’s room accompanied by E4 (Restorative Nurse). R7 was still lying on her left side, left floor mat was not in place, the bed was not in its lowest position. E4 stated that these measures should be in place at all times and immediately educated E5 on the importance of maintaining fall prevention measures.”

Chicago, IL Nursing Home Attorneys

Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers LLC provide experienced Medicare attorneys to residents of Illinois who have experienced any episodes of abuse and neglect during his or her stay in an Illinois nursing facility. Our attorneys are experienced in handling lawsuits that fall into the following categories:

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

Is your loved one a Victim? Take the first Step Today.

Is your loved one admitted at St. Joseph Village of Chicago? And have you noticed any circumstances or symptoms of neglect and abuse? If your answer is “Yes”, do not hesitate to speak to a nursing home attorney today.

Why not call us today (888) 424-5757 for a free consultation to discuss the experiences of your loved one in any nursing facility in Illinois. We place no charges on all initial consultations and neither do we charge you a dime till we provide you with the recovery you deserve.