Many Alexandria families rely on nursing homes to care for their elderly loved ones. However, when nursing homes fail to meet their responsibilities, elderly residents with mental or physical disabilities may be vulnerable to abuse by nurses, nursing home staff, and management teams.
Who Is Liable for Nursing Home Abuse?
Healthcare providers are expected—and required by law—to provide a reasonable standard of care to patients. Legally, this means they must treat each patient as another reasonable healthcare provider would. You can read about the rights and level of care residents can expect in Louisiana nursing homes from the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH).
Neglecting or mistreating a nursing home resident violates the standard laid out in the Nursing Home Reform Act. This act entitles nursing home residents to reasonable privacy, a safe environment, and freedom from abuse and neglect.


