Nursing home abuse is a terrible crime that affects thousands, if not millions, of American elders each year. It is not an act limited to just physical violence, however. There are many forms of nursing home abuse, including financial abuse.
A recent story out of Sumter County, South Carolina plays as an unfortunate example of financial nursing home abuse. A woman working at the Blue Ridge Healthcare center for elderly and assisted living residents has been arrested and charged for stealing money from an elder there. She has been accused of taking at least $600 by stealing a credit card and making unauthorized purchases with it.
To make the matter all the more upsetting, the elderly victim was only at that assisted living center due to displacement caused by Hurricane Michael. The oncoming hurricane forced her to leave her normal place of residence in Georgetown, only to face other trials in the nursing home.
(For more information about this ongoing story, you can click here to visit a full article from The State online newsgroup.)
Proud Advocates for Nursing Home Abuse Victims
At Jordan Law Center of Greenville, South Carolina, we stand up for the rights of elders and people in need of living assistance by providing unwavering legal representation in the face of oppression and neglect. If you or someone you love has been abused, financially or otherwise, while staying in a nursing home, let our attorneys know right away. You can call (864) 642-0367 to schedule a free initial consultation with our law firm. We would be happy to hear from you, determine if you can pursue compensation, and see how we can be of service.
