If your loved one has suffered from pressure ulcers (bedsores) or other forms of neglect or abuse while in a Jefferson Parish nursing home, the attorneys at Bizer & DeReus may be able to help. Our firm has successfully represented individuals in civil rights and negligence cases across Louisiana, including numerous cases in both state and federal courts.
The Crisis of Nursing Home Neglect in Louisiana
The issue of nursing home abuse has been a persistent concern for over two decades. A March 2002 report by the Government Accountability Office found that “safeguards to protect residents from potentially abusive individuals are insufficient at both the state and federal level.” Unfortunately, these problems continue today. In our December 2024 article Pressure Ulcers in Louisiana Nursing Homes: A Growing Concern, we revealed that Louisiana ranks fifth-highest nationally for pressure ulcers among high-risk long-stay residents, with 9.34% of residents developing these painful wounds. This rate is 77.5% higher than Colorado, which reports the nation’s lowest rate at 5.26%.
Understanding Pain and Pressure Ulcers
Pain management is crucial in preventing and treating pressure ulcers. Research indicates that residents with Stage IV pressure ulcers may experience pain levels comparable to those with Stage I or II ulcers. Pain can significantly impact a resident’s mobility and mood, potentially leading to further complications or delayed healing. For cognitively impaired residents, pain assessment requires specialized attention and tools. Each resident’s pain experience is unique, with some experiencing constant discomfort while others may feel pain primarily during treatment procedures or movement.
Jefferson Parish Nursing Facilities
Jefferson Parish is home to numerous nursing homes including:
- Bayside Healthcare Center – 3201 Wall Boulevard, Gretna
- Chateau Living Center – 716 Village Road, Kenner
- Colonial Oaks Living Center – 4312 Ithaca Street, Metairie
- East Jefferson General Hospital – SNF – 4200 Houma Boulevard, Metairie
- Jefferson Healthcare Center – 2200 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson
- Marrero Healthcare Center – 5301 August Lane, Marrero
- Metairie Health Care Center – 6401 Riverside Drive, Metairie
- Ochsner Medical Center, Skilled Nursing Facility – 2614 Jefferson Highway, 3rd Floor, Jefferson
- St Anthony Community Care Center – 6001 Airline Highway, Metairie
- St Joseph of Harahan – 405 Folse Drive, Harahan
- Waldon Health Care Center – 2401 Idaho Street, Kenner
- Wynhoven Community Care Center – 1050 Medical Center Boulevard, Marrero
Our Experience in Healthcare Litigation
Based in New Orleans at 3319 St. Claude Avenue, our firm regularly litigates cases in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and the 19th Judicial District Court in Jefferson Parish. We have experience representing clients in cases involving:
- Negligence and abuse
- Civil rights violations
- Falls and claims over non-compliant facilities
- Wrongful death
When a nursing home fails to meet its duty of care, the consequences can be devastating for the resident and their family. Our attorneys are experienced and work tirelessly to investigate claims, obtain evidence, review medical records, and build strong cases against facilities that breach their standard of care and cause injury to patients.
Serious complications from nursing home negligence which can include:
- Deep tissue infections requiring extensive treatment
- Life-threatening sepsis
- Bone infections (osteomyelitis)
- Severe dehydration and malnutrition
- Preventable falls resulting in broken bones
- Emotional trauma and distress
Protecting Your Rights in Jefferson Parish
Our firm is dedicated to securing fair compensation for injured residents while advocating for improved care standards across Jefferson Parish facilities.
Contact us today to discuss your situation and learn about you or your family’s legal options. We offer free, confidential consultations where we can evaluate your case and explain how we can help protect your loved one’s rights. Call 504-619-9999 or email Garret DeReus at [email protected] to schedule your no-obligation case evaluation.