If your loved one has suffered from pressure ulcers (bedsores) or other forms of neglect in a Shreveport, Caddo Parish, or Bossier Parish nursing home, the attorneys at Bizer & DeReus may be able to help protect their rights and seek justice.
Investigating Shreveport Nursing Home Standards
Our firm is actively investigating conditions in Shreveport area nursing homes. We are in the process of requesting and analyzing state inspection reports for nursing homes in Caddo and Bossier Parishes, and we will be publishing our findings on this website throughout 2025. This transparency initiative aims to help families make informed decisions about their loved ones’ care and understand their legal rights and options.
For example, we have already obtained and analyzed a February 2020 Louisiana Department of Health inspection report for Southern Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Our analysis of this report, which documented various concerns including dignity violations, medication errors, and staffing issues, can be found on our page Southern Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation: A 2020 Inspection Documented Various Patient Care Violations. We will continue to obtain and analyze similar inspection reports for other facilities in the Shreveport area.
Nursing Homes in Caddo Parish
Caddo Parish is home to numerous nursing homes including:
- Booker T. Washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Line Avenue
- Bradford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Baird Road Claiborne
- Healthcare Center on Claiborne
- Avenue Garden Park Nursing & Rehab Center on Linwood Avenue
- Guest House Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Normandie Drive
- Harmony House Nursing & Rehab Center on Laurel Street Heritage Manor South on Mansfield Road
- Heritage Manor Stratmore Nursing & Rehab Center on Stratmore Drive
- Heritage Manor West on Cottonwood Boulevard
- Highland Place Rehab and Nursing Center on Irving Place
- Live Oak on E. Flournoy Lucas Road
- Magnolia Manor Nursing & Rehab Center on Claiborne Avenue
- Pierremont Healthcare Center on Mitchell Lane Progressive Care Center on Albert L. Bicknell Drive
- Roseview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Mansfield Road
- Shreveport Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Mansfield Road
- Southern Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation on Baird Road
- Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on Glen Oak Place
- Spring Lake Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation on Line Avenue
- Village Health Care at The Glen on E. Flournoy Lucas Road
- Vivian Healthcare Center on S. Pecan Street
- Willis-Knighton Extended Care Center on Kings Highway
Critical Standards of Care: Repositioning and Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Proper repositioning of residents is essential to prevent bedsores and promote healing. Healthcare facilities must develop and implement comprehensive repositioning plans based on regular assessments of each resident’s skin integrity. This is particularly crucial for immobile residents who depend on staff for position changes. Proper care may require specialized lifting devices to prevent friction and shearing injuries during repositioning. Facilities must ensure adequate staffing levels to maintain regular repositioning schedules and avoid placing residents in positions that put pressure on existing wounds, which can impede healing and cause further tissue damage.
Signs of Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home negligence can manifest in various ways. Residents may experience unexplained injuries, rapid weight loss, or dehydration. Poor hygiene, medication errors, verbal or emotional abuse, or falls can indicate problems with care standards. Some residents experience isolation or behavioral changes that suggest emotional neglect. Unsanitary conditions can point to broader issues in facility management and care delivery.
Our Experience in Shreveport Litigation
While our office is not physically located in Shreveport, Bizer & DeReus has established a track record of successful litigation in federal court in the Western District of Louisiana. Our work includes significant civil rights cases, such as our action against the City of Shreveport regarding systemic accessibility issues with sidewalks and curb cuts under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our firm’s experience handling complex federal litigation in Shreveport enables us to represent injured individuals throughout Northwest Louisiana in their pursuit of justice.
Protecting Your Rights in Caddo and Bossier Parishes
When nursing homes fail to provide adequate care, residents can suffer serious complications including deep tissue infections, sepsis, and other life-threatening conditions. Our firm is committed to holding negligent facilities accountable and securing appropriate compensation for injured residents.
Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights. Call 504-619-9999 or email Garret DeReus at [email protected] to schedule a free case evaluation.