Title: Causes of Nursing Home Abuse - What Causes Abuse?
Headings: Causes of Nursing Home Abuse
Causes of Nursing Home Abuse
What Are the Causes of Nursing Home Abuse?
Common causes of nursing home abuse include:
Causes of Nursing Home Abuse vs Neglect
Corporate Causes of Nursing Home Abuse
Focus on Profits
Low-Quality Facilities
Due to related party transactions, nursing homes may not be able to pay for:
Staff Member Causes of Nursing Home Abuse
Understaffing
Understaffing in nursing homes may:
Inadequate Training
Problems that stem from inadequate training include:
Low Wages
Senior Risk Factors for Nursing Home Abuse
Factors that put seniors at risk of nursing home abuse include:
Spot Common Causes of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse Support Team Last modified: January 14, 2020

Content: Understaffing
Understaffing is one of the most common causes of nursing home abuse. As of 2018, federal data showed that most nursing homes do not have enough staff members. Understaffing in nursing homes may: Increase burnout and tension among staff members
Prevent every resident from receiving care on time
Lead to mistakes in caregiving
According to AARP, only one registered nurse is required to be at a nursing home at all times as of 2019. Some nursing homes don’t even meet this requirement and receive lower government ratings as a result. At this time, there is no set rule for how many staff members a nursing home must have. This means residents can outnumber staff significantly, spreading staff members thin and increasing their stress. Inadequate Training
Every nursing home has specific protocols to ensure that all resident care needs are met. It is the responsibility of senior staff members and administrators to make sure all employees know how to properly care for the residents. If nursing home staff members are not properly trained, residents often suffer.