Experienced Attorneys Protecting the Rights of the Neglected and Abused
The Nursing Home Law Center is committed to providing the legal resources necessary to hold negligent facilities accountable.
Introduction to EmpRes Healthcare Management
EmPres Healthcare Management is a healthcare management company owned and operated by Evergreen. The CEO, Isaac Yenowitz, oversees the EmpRes Healthcare Management company, aiming to provide residents with trustworthy, reliable long-term care.
The company was founded in 1997 and now includes 58 locations in Washington State, Oregon, California, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Maintaining a higher-quality standard of care can be more difficult for larger corporations like EmpRes Healthcare Management Consulting. EmpRes Healthcare communities have a range of CMS ratings from one to five stars.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annually inspects all skilled nursing and long-term care centers to ensure residents receive quality care. Each healthcare center then receives a CMS rating between one and five stars.
Performance and Ratings
Some EmpRes communities, such as the Americana Health & Rehab Center in Longview, Washington, have good ratings. It’s important to note that a community with good ratings may still have various CMS deficiencies.
Other skilled nursing centers don’t have as good ratings. Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in Billings, Montana, has a two-star rating.
Mountain View Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carson City, Nevada, has a two-star rating and has been subject to nursing home abuse or neglect claims. Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Riverton, Wyoming, received a one-star rating, the lowest possible score.
If you or a loved one were the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect by EmPres Healthcare Management or another long-term care center, you may be entitled to compensation. While recovering compensation from the negligent care center won’t alleviate the pain and suffering your family has had to endure, it can help you access the resources you need to recover.
Complaints and Legal Actions Against EmpRes Healthcare Management
Paying attention to settled and pending lawsuits can help families choose the best senior healthcare centers for their loved ones. EmpRes Healthcare Management has been the subject of numerous lawsuits, including the following:
- Hawkins vs. EmpRes Healthcare Management LLC.
- Allegation: The healthcare center was accused of medical negligence after overdosing the resident on antibiotics. The overdose led to further medical conditions that put the victim more at risk. The community settled with Hawkins initially, but an additional lawsuit was filed, which was rejected.
- Wehlage vs. EmpRes Healthcare Inc.
- Allegation: The plaintiff alleged that EmpRes Healthcare failed to provide sufficient staffing at its skilled nursing communities. The claim suggested that EmpRes Healthcare Inc. misrepresented staff levels. The case eventually turned into a class action lawsuit. However, errors in the filing led to the case being dismissed.
- Doehne v. EmprRes Healthcare Management LLC.
- Allegation: The plaintiff tripped and fell on a cement wheel in the community’s parking lot, suffering injury. She claimed the walkway was not well-lit, and the wheel stop wasn’t made to be visible. Disagreements were over-reporting and calculating damages, bringing into question attorney-client privilege issues.
EmpRes has a large, in-house legal team, which can make it difficult for affected victims to seek compensation for wrongdoing. It’s crucial to have an experienced legal team on your side.
Inspection and Deficiency Reports at EmpRes Health Centers
EmpRes communities have a wide range of CMS ratings. Here are a few of the most recent deficiency reports collected by EmpRes:
- Americana Health & Rehab Center in Longview, Washington – [7/1/2024] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Resident’s right deficiency
- Example: Failure to immediately tell a resident, doctor, or family member of a vital healthcare change. The center also received quality of life and care deficiencies, as well as nursing and physician care.
- Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in Billings, Montana – [5/8/2023] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Over 30 CMS deficiencies at Aspen Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Example: Various deficiencies, including failure to provide residents with timely notification of discharge or failure to provide appropriate care for residents with limited mobility.
- Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation Center in Carson City, Nevada – [9/1/2024] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Over 50 CMS deficiencies at Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation Center in Carson City, Nevada.
- Example: Various deficiencies, including failure to protect residents from abuse or neglect, not responding appropriately to all alleged violations, and not creating a complete care plan that appropriately addresses all EmpRes residents.
- Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness in Riverton, Wyoming – [5/8/2023] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Over 20 CMS deficiencies at Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness in Riverton, Wyoming.
- Example: Various deficiencies, including not providing ulcer care, insufficient food, and fluid access, or not honoring residents’ rights to a dignified existence or self-determination.
Reviewing CMS ratings and deficiencies can be helpful before choosing the right assisted living community for your loved one. Not all EmpRes locations are negligent, and the experience you receive often depends on the staff of a specific living care community. That’s why The Nursing Home Law Center is dedicated to helping families choose the best location for their loved ones.
Free Case Evaluation
EmpRes Healthcare hasn’t achieved its goal of providing good care to long-term residents. The Nursing Home Law Center is committed to helping families seek justice when an assisted living community is abusive or negligent.
We offer residents who may have been affected by EmpRes Healthcare or another long-term community a free case evaluation. Call us today to discuss your case without obligation.
What To Do After Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
The steps you take immediately following nursing home abuse or neglect are essential to the overall safety of your loved one. Here are a few key steps to take:
- Report the Abuse: Report suspicions of nursing home abuse or neglect as soon as possible. Notify the nursing home staff and your loved one’s medical providers. If your family member is in immediate danger, notify the local police department.
- Seek Medical Evaluation: Make sure your loved one receives the medical care they need following abuse or neglect. Take them to the nearest hospital or medical provider.
- Gather Evidence: Begin gathering time-sensitive evidence that may help your case. Important evidence to gather includes photographs of the injury, medical records, a copy of the police report, and witness information.
- Discuss Your Case with a Lawyer: Discuss your abuse or neglect case with an experienced legal team. The Nursing Home Law Center helps patients and their families seek justice through expert legal services.
Expert legal services can add value to your case. The difference in choosing the right law firm can be significant. It can be the difference between your case being thrown out or the settlement amount you receive.
Many assisted living abuse or neglect cases are settled outside of court. However, our law firm will take your case to trial if you don’t receive a fair settlement offer. Working with a law firm on your assisted living negligence case, you can expect a free case evaluation, investigation, and evidence collection. Our team is also here to answer all your questions related to legal services.
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Statute of Limitations
Victims of nursing home abuse have a limited time to file a lawsuit. The difference in expected time limits varies, depending on the details of your case and the state in which the abuse or neglect occurred. The Nursing Home Law Center aims to make a positive difference in your life by offering comprehensive legal services. Contact our law firm today to discuss state-specific timelines.
No Fee Unless We Win Your Case
How much you pay for legal representation depends on the success of your case. Our law firm never charges for legal services unless we recover compensation on your behalf. Whether you’re seeking legal services for an assisted living community in Washington, Montana, Wyoming, or South Dakota, we have the expertise you need during this difficult time.
Your loved one deserves qualified and compassionate care. They deserve to receive assisted living services that cater to their unique needs. When a healthcare facility fails to offer residents their fundamental rights, they should pay. Our nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys are proud to help you and your family overcome a difficult situation.
Call The Nursing Home Law Center at (800) 926-7565 for a free consultation. If you have questions about the process, you can fill out our online form.