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 Mission Health
Mission Health is a skilled nursing provider offering short and long-term services. The company is based in Tampa, Florida, but has locations in Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Kansas, Tennessee, and Georgia. Stuart Lindeman, president and CEO, manages the leadership team at Mission Health. Mission Health Communities LLC, founded in 2006, is a privately held company with 50 to 200 employees.
Mission Health is just one skilled nursing care option in the Midwest. Those seeking short—or long-term care for their loved ones can use CMS ratings to learn about various Mission Health locations.
Performance and Ratings
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) conducts annual inspections of skilled nursing centers and rates them between one and five stars. A one-star rating means the hospital or healthcare center has failed all quality measures.
A five-star rating indicates the skilled nursing facility meets and exceeds standards of excellence. Three-star-rated healthcare centers meet basic standards but don’t exceed expectations.
The Mission Health network includes various locations in different states, leading to various CMS ratings. For example, Dickson Health and Rehab in Dickson, Tennessee, has a one-star rating, which is the lowest possible using the CMS system.
Lincoln Care and Rehab in Wichita, Kansas, received a two-star rating from CMS. Pittsburg Care and Rehab in Pittsburg, Kansas, received the lowest one-star rating. Roberta Health and Rehab in Roberta, Georgia, received a two-star rating.
If your loved one was the victim of low-quality physician practices or improper skilled nursing care at a healthcare center like Mission Health, it might be worth exploring their legal rights. The Nursing Home Law Center is proud to offer compassion, dedicated support, and guidance to those who have been impacted by abuse or neglect in a nursing home setting.
Complaints and Legal Actions Against Mission Health
Lawsuits can be a great way for families to learn more about the care of a skilled nursing center. Currently, Mission Health Communities doesn’t have any pending or recently settled lawsuits. However, following the latest news in lawsuits can help you choose a safe group home for your loved one.
Inspection and Deficiency Reports at Mission Health
CMS conducts annual inspections of skilled nursing facilities. Here are a few Mission Health deficiencies based on recent reports:
- Dickson Health and Rehab, Dickson, TN – [9/1/2024] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Approximately 16 CMS deficiencies.
- Example: Various deficiencies, including failing to honor a resident’s right to a dignified existence and self-determination, not developing policies that prevent abuse, neglect, or theft, and not implementing an infection prevention and control program.
- Lincoln Care and Rehab, Wichita, KS – [9/1/2024] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Over 20 CMS deficiencies were recently reported at Lincoln Care and Rehab.
- Example: Failure to provide residents with accurate assessments, not trying other methods before using a bed rail, and ensuring patient drugs are used per labels and best practices.
- Pittsburg Care and Rehab, Pittsburg, KS – [9/1/2024] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Over 40 CMS deficiencies were recently reported at Pittsburg Care and Rehab.
- Example: Various deficiencies, including failing to accommodate the needs and preferences of residents and not omitting unnecessary drugs from the resident’s regimens.
- Roberta Health and Rehab, Roberta, GA – [2/1/2024] – Issue Summary:
- Violation: Approximately 10 CMS deficiencies were reported at Roberta Health and Rehab.
- Example: Various deficiencies, including failing to honor a resident’s right to a safe, clean, and comfortable environment and not informing residents or their representatives when on temporary leave.
CMS violations may include various wrongdoings related to deficiencies in the skilled nursing facility’s environment, residents’ rights, nursing and physician practices, and pharmacy services. Skilled nursing facilities have the option to make progress on cited deficiencies. Failing to improve the quality of care and repeat low ratings could lead to losing Medicare or Medicaid funding.
Free Case Evaluation
Mission Health claims to offer compassionate, skilled nursing to patients with a wide range of care and memory needs. However, low CMS ratings and various inspection deficiencies show that some locations may not have the patients’ best interests in mind.
The Nursing Home Law Center offers a free case evaluation to those affected by Mission Health or another skilled nursing facility. Whether you or your loved one suffered abuse or negligence by the physicians, nurses, or other staff members, you may have a legal case.
Our nursing home abuse and negligence lawyers offer comprehensive legal services to provide the care and support you need. We serve residents in multiple states, including those within the Mission Health community. When you work with our law firm, you can expect a free initial case evaluation followed by an investigation. We’ll begin collecting evidence and determining liability if you have a case.
From here, we’ll aim to show how the healthcare facility was negligent when treating or caring for your loved one. While some skilled nursing cases result in a settlement, this may not make sense for your specific case. We aim to support you and your family based on your needs. If you don’t receive a fair settlement offer from the skilled nursing facility, we’ll prepare your case for trial.
What To Do Following Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Did you or a loved one suffer abuse or neglect at the hands of Mission Health? If so, it’s crucial to protect your overall well-being and legal eligibility with the following steps:
- Report the Abuse: Always report suspicions of nursing home abuse or neglect immediately. Notify the local police department and file an official report. Be sure also to inform the skilled nursing staff of the abuse. Reporting abuse helps your case and potentially prevents others from a similar disastrous situation.
- Receive Medical Care: It’s essential to ensure your loved one receives the healthcare they need following abuse or neglect. Ensure your family member receives prompt medical care from the nearest trusted hospital or healthcare center. Keep documentation of all healthcare services received, including records and bills.
- Gather Evidence: Proving negligence against a skilled nursing healthcare center can be challenging. Begin documenting the abuse, including photographs of injuries, medical reports, or witness statements. Working with a lawyer can also help gather the evidence you need to prove negligence from a healthcare center.
- Talk With a Lawyer: Most hospitals and skilled nursing centers have large legal teams on staff to handle complaints. It would be best if you had an experienced and professional legal team to go against them. The Nursing Home Law Center has the expertise and state-specific knowledge for a successful case.
Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect Statute of Limitations
Nursing home abuse or neglect victims have a limited time to file a lawsuit against the skilled nursing facility. Time limits for filing a lawsuit range between one and six years, depending on the case details and the state where you live and file the claim. Our law firm helps you maintain your state’s statute of limitations.
Don’t Pay Anything Unless We Win Your Case
Suffering abuse or neglect in a healthcare setting can be emotionally and financially draining. We understand your difficult situation at The Nursing Home Law Center, so we never charge anything unless we win your case. Don’t risk your future by paying a law group that doesn’t deliver results.
Contact an Experienced Nursing Home Lawyer Today
The Nursing Home Law Center is committed to helping abused or neglected patients. Whether negligent practices at Mission Health or another healthcare center resulted in injury, we have the knowledge you need to seek justice.
Contact us for a free consultation at (800) 926-7565, or fill out our online form to reach our legal team.