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When you learn that your loved one has developed bedsores in a nursing home, it’s natural to feel shocked, angry, and betrayed. Who let this happen? Who can you hold accountable for this?
Roy Injury Law has been working with families affected by nursing home abuse for over 30 years. In most cases, the nursing home itself is at the center of a bedsore claim, but liability can extend beyond the facility’s walls. That’s because the neglect that leads to bedsores is often rooted in systemic issues that trickle down through many different levels of the nursing home’s operation.
Some of the parties within a nursing home environment that may share liability include:
Understanding how these roles connect is the first step toward uncovering the truth and making sure it doesn’t happen again.
Bedsores (also called pressure ulcers) are breakdowns of the skin that can quickly lead to severe infections, tissue damage, and even death if not properly managed. In nursing homes, bedsores are almost always preventable.
These wounds typically develop due to:
Bedsores don’t appear overnight, which means multiple parties often have the chance to catch them. When no one does, it signals a breakdown in accountability and a culture of neglect within the facility.
Yes, and in most cases, the nursing home itself is the primary party held liable. That’s because the facility is legally responsible for its staff’s actions, the quality of care it provides, and the systems it puts in place to protect residents from preventable injuries, such as bedsores.
Nursing homes must comply with federal and state regulations requiring:
In many cases, the real problem starts at the top. Corporate owners or management may cut staffing or training to reduce costs, creating conditions where neglect becomes inevitable. When that happens, both the facility and its leadership can be held accountable.
Sometimes, individual caregivers may share responsibility if they directly failed to turn or clean a resident, ignored warning signs, or falsified care logs.
However, these employees are often victims of the same broken system, expected to care for too many residents at once with insufficient resources. Bedsores are rarely caused by a single bad employee; they typically indicate poor oversight and chronic understaffing across the facility.
Doctors may not always detect bedsores early. They rely on nurses and caregivers to report skin changes, since they provide the daily, hands-on care. If staff fail to communicate or document concerns, the doctor might not know until the sores worsen. Limited exam time and systemic understaffing can make matters worse. Nursing homes must facilitate strong communication between caregivers and physicians to prevent these oversights.
If you suspect your loved one’s bedsores were caused by neglect, you’ll need proof, and that starts with a thorough investigation. An experienced nursing home abuse attorney can provide invaluable support by:
Nursing homes often attempt to deflect blame, citing a resident’s “underlying health” or covering up neglect . This is precisely why it is vital to work with experienced attorneys who know how to connect the dots and build a strong case.
Bedsores are a sign that someone wasn’t watching, helping, or caring for your loved one the way they should. When that happens, the nursing home, its leadership, and staff must answer for it.
At Roy Injury Law, we understand how devastating this discovery can be. With over 30 years of experience helping families like yours, we’re here to uncover what went wrong, demand justice, and push for lasting change. Contact us today to discuss your case and learn how we can help protect your loved one from further harm.
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