You Know Florida is the only state with a nursing home rating system that focuses on the quality of care provided to its residents.
Ratings are an indication of quality and performance at the time of the state's annual inspection.
A nursing home may be rated superior, standard or conditional. The home also must develop a PLAN OF CARE for every resident. With the resident's permission, family members are allowed to assist in developing this care plan. In every case of medical negligence, you must prove a deviation from the acceptable standard of care, causation and damages. Fortunately, in Florida there are legal remedies against those who engage in neglect and abuse.