Issues in conservatorships: Protecting nursing home residents

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Aging California residents may end up relying on family members to get them the care they need. In many cases, that means establishing conservatorships. One of the duties the conservator may need to perform in the first days and weeks would be to find a suitable nursing home facility since the conservatee may require more assistance than can be given at home or with the conservator.

More than likely, it would be the responsibility of the conservator to find that nursing home. Finding a quality facility that would meet the care needs of the conservatee may not be as easy as it sounds. It would also be the conservator’s responsibility to ensure that the individual receives the care promised and does not suffer any harm due to neglect or abuse at the facility.

California nursing homes are required to provide a list of resident rights and the process for filing complaints to residents and visitors, which would include the conservator. If anything appears to be amiss, he or she would need to take steps to rectify the situation as quickly as possible. If the situation cannot be resolved, it may be necessary to take legal action to protect the conservatee.

If other family members discover a conservator failed to protect the conservatee and just dumped him or her in the nearest nursing home, that would probably be cause for concern. Conservatorships are designed to ensure that the vulnerable individual receives the best care possible. If a conservator makes a decision that jeopardizes the rights and safety of a loved one, it may be necessary to take action to remove that individual.

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